RHETT
I took a deep breath as I watched Nora’s figure disappear into the distance. The moment she asked me to see her family, the request stirred conflicting emotions within me. On one hand, I wanted to grant her every wish, to see her happy and reunited with her loved ones. On the other hand, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease at the thought of her leaving the safety of the sanctuary. However, I knew I had to let her go, to trust in her ability to handle herself.
Once I was certain Nora had set off safely, I turned away from the cottage and made my way back to the pack house. There was a weight on my shoulders, a pending matter that occupied my mind.
The weight of my responsibilities momentarily lifted from my shoulders, and a sense of liberation washed over me as I made my wa
