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I stood in the kitchen, gazing at the dark road outside. It was night, yet sleep eluded me. Evan had returned home a few days ago, but there was still no news about the queen, and it troubled me. What if Valerio couldn’t help her? What if she remained trapped as a wolf? What would our next step be?
I attempted to push these thoughts aside, to focus on the present moment with my mate, but it grew increasingly difficult. It wasn’t just Octavia who occupied my mind. My sister and Chris did too. My sister was my everything, and Chris had become like a brother to me, yet I felt helpless in aiding them.
Evan had mentioned trying to talk to Chris, but he had withdrawn completely. I had attempted to speak with my sister, but she seemed utterly despondent. It wasn’t the Chris she kne
