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My heart raced as I heard the blood-curdling scream echoing through the halls of the pack house. Fear gripped my chest, and without a moment’s hesitation, I bolted out of my room and towards the source of the chilling cry.
As I rushed through the corridors, my mind raced with worry. Who could be in such distress? Was it one of the pack members or someone else? My footsteps quickened, each one bringing me closer to the origin of the scream.
When I finally reached the courtyard, my breath caught in my throat. There, surrounded by a small group of concerned pack members, was Esme, her eyes wide with shock and fear. Her hand clutched her chest as she tried to steady her breath.
“What happened? Are you alright?” I asked, my voice filled with concern as I approached her.
That was when I
