Adina’s POV

I decided to take a walk that morning, mostly to clear my head. Ever since Karina’s visit, my thoughts had been tangled, restless. The air outside felt crisp, the kind of morning that promised peace, yet I couldn’t shake the unease that had settled deep within me. Nathan had left early again, and while part of me understood his responsibilities, another part longed for his presence and the sense of safety that came with him.

As I walked through the pack grounds, the pack ...