Chapter Twenty-One — The Sudden WeaknessOrlena’s POVThe morning had been unusually quiet, although the pack itself was already busy with its usual activities. From where I stood outside, I could see several of the maids moving around the compound, sweeping the walkways, carrying baskets of folded clothes, and tending to the garden while a few members of the pack worked nearby.Normally, watching everyone go about their duties would have made me feel more connected to the place.Lately, however, I had found myself standing among them without really feeling present.My mind was still crowded with too many thoughts, and no matter how hard I tried to push them aside, they seemed to return whenever I was alone. My conversation with Drayven continued to trouble me, especially the way he had spoken about promises. I still did not know exactly what he meant, and I had begun to realize that trying to understand him could leave me more confused than when I started.I watched one of the maids
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