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ARTEMISIA

“What was the report of yesterday's watch?”

I heard Sin ask. Then there was silence. I placed my ears on the large wooden door, but I could not hear anything again.

I straightened whilst I heard footsteps. My breath hitched as I glanced around. There was no secret hideout in the narrow passageway I was in and wondered what would happen if I was caught eavesdropping.

For a brief moment, I stood next to the door whilst waiting for whoever was approaching. I stared around and let out a sigh as I saw no one.

Clutching the metal doorknob, I tilted my head and thought of what Sin was going to say.

I doubt he would be pleased to see me. I was aware the place was where the werewolves' pack gathered, as he said. Likewise, I understood I shouldn't be seen even close to the door, much less being inside the room.

Yet, I was curious. I wanted to see what was going on inside the large house which I thought was an abandoned warehouse.

Most especially, I wanted to see who the members of the