I escorted them, along with the convoy, to Moonlight Square.On the way, Hester talked and talked."I'm sorry, Livia. I shouldn't have covered for them."Five years ago, during my retreat, I'd gotten only one letter from my sister the whole time, and it had worried me sick.I'd gone to Hester and asked to end the retreat early.But she just kept reassuring me that everything was fine at home and told me to focus on my training.To get home sooner, I trained day and night until I ran myself into the ground.Hester looked at me, full of guilt."I'm sorry, Livia. I know there's nothing you hate more than secrets and betrayal."But I honestly didn't know how to tell you something that cruel..."Proud and stubborn as you are, I knew you'd leave once you found out. I didn't want you to leave the pack..."Behind her, the Greatwolves who'd just regained consciousness forced themselves up to thank me and apologize."Livia, I'm sorry. At the bond-breaking ceremony five years ago, I shouldn't hav
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