Surrogate for the Alpha
She stood there in silence, countless thoughts running through her mind, but only one question escaped her lips: "What really happened to my parents?"
A soft flutter broke her thoughts. She gasped as a small, delicate bird landed on the windowsill.
At first, she withdrew slightly in surprise, but then she leaned closer. The bird didn’t move — it stared into her eyes without fear.
"Hi there, little one. Are you lost?" she asked softly, extending her hand. The bird hopped into her palm with calm confidence, still locking its gaze on hers.
"So brave… Looks like you’re lost. Well, I’m lost too. My life’s a mess, little one." She gave a faint, sad smile before lifting her eyes back to the stars.
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