-Bruce-
The look on Ana’s face said it all. She didn’t appear happy to hear my news, and I didn’t feel joyous delivering them, but Quinn was right. I needed to be honest with her. There were only four days left before I had to depart.
“I’m leaving soon,” I explained, and Ana’s eyes grew wider, staring at me with her mouth slightly agape. “It’s to protect the pack. Vampires are acting up, and we need to take care of it.”
“Y-You’re leaving now?”
“In four days,” I replied.
The look on her face broke my heart. She looked almost lost, even fearful, and I came closer, Quinn taking the other side as we neared her.
“But Quinn is staying,” I assured her.
She nodded, listening to me, but only appeared more upset as we sat down beside her. “You’re going to be fine with him here.”
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