The Fifth Wolf They Erased のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 38

Audrey’s POV“I won’t see them, and I won’t accept the letter.”I handed the request back.“Please have the Healer verify the resonance. I don’t consent to private contact.”The staff member nodded and took the sealed envelope away.I returned to the lab, washed the glasses from our celebration, and went back to organizing the test records.Two months later, the base approved a call to my parents over a secure line.The screen lit up.Mom’s eyes filled the moment she saw me.“You’ve lost weight. Are you eating all right up there?”“I am. I’ve learned to make roast potatoes. I’ll make them for you next time I’m home.”Dad leaned closer to the camera and asked whether my wolf core still hurt.“It’s much better. The Healer says the damage from the old bond is healing.”They studied my face for a while before mentioning Logan.“He came to see us a month ago,” Mom said carefully. “He said he knew you were at Northwatch. That he could sense your wolf was unsettled. He wanted us to persuade y

Audrey’s POVI closed my eyes and rested for a while.When I opened them again, all four were still seated just outside the door.“Was there something else you wanted to say?”Blake stood first and came in, stopping two steps from the bed.“I failed my first formal assessment for the Beta position.”He looked down at his hands.“I did well in the preliminary tests. I thought that meant I knew how to handle everything. But during the teamwork assessment, I was so busy giving orders that I didn’t even let my teammates finish speaking.”I looked at him.“The instructor sent me back for more training. Next time, I’ll make sure everyone’s ready before I lead them out.”He took the old medal from his pocket.He didn’t press it into my hands.“I remember promising you another one when I became Beta. I hope you’ll still want to come watch.”Owen spoke next.“My strategic analysis was sent back. The early trial records were missing, so they couldn’t verify my conclusions. I have to resubmit it.

Audrey’s POVThree years had softened their youthful swagger.Apart from that “All good” after my checkup, I hadn’t replied to their messages through the link. They still occasionally shared their news, but no longer followed my silence with more questions.Blake had passed the Beta assessment on his second attempt. Owen’s revised strategic analysis had been approved. Cole had learned to back up every piece of footage.Logan had told me he’d completed his change of major and was interning at Northwatch’s outer equipment station.They’d spent three years making those changes.After the presentation, I confirmed the next round of testing with my colleagues before leaving the conference hall.Blake didn’t immediately approach. Owen and Cole stayed where they were, waiting for me to notice them.Logan took two steps toward me.“Audrey, could I have a few minutes?”I stopped.“Go ahead.”He looked at the research badge on my chest. Whatever he’d prepared to say seemed to leave him.“Your pr

Audrey’s POVMom was waiting at the door when I returned to Blood Moon.She held me for a long time.Dad took my suitcase and showed me my freshly tidied room. The desk was where it had always been.The broken lock had been replaced.“You’re the only one with a key,” he said.I nodded and set my Northwatch badge on the desk.Over dinner, I told them I’d applied to rejoin Blood Moon, but would keep my research position at Northwatch.“I’ll be going back and forth. I probably still won’t be home much.”Mom added another spoonful of soup to my bowl.“Then just tell us what you’d like to eat when you come home.”On Friday, Logan sent the message we’d discussed.[Are you free tonight? I’d like to take you to dinner. You choose the place.]I finished reading the last deployment plan, then sent him a time and an address.The restaurant beside the academy.He arrived early, pulled out my chair, and waited until I was seated before handing me a menu.“Grilled cheese again?”“I feel like steak t