As they headed out of the packhouse, Mona handed the letter to Sansan, who passed it on to the packhouse messenger that delivers on everyone's behalf. Mona felt a bit better, knowing her parents wouldn't be subjected to the horrific thoughts that something might be wrong with her.

　　Every moment she had spent in the Lycan pack felt like torture.

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　　Mona squinted her eyes at the burning round ball called the sun. It felt alien, having it shine all over ...