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Lin's POV.

I was navigating the familiar hallways of the pack's residence, and a sense of unease gnawed at me. The aftermath of my outburst during breakfast the other day had left a lingering tension between Meghan and me.

It weighed heavily on my mind, a reminder of how easily my emotions could spiral out of control. I knew I needed to make amends, to find a way to bridge the gap that had formed between us.

Intent on finding her, I made my way toward the training arena. The sounds of clashing swords and the cadence of footsteps reached my ears, confirming that the kids were in the midst of their training session. As I walked, a chance encounter altered my course—Rachel stood in the corridor, her expression a mix of surprise and concern.

"Alpha," she greeted, her voice carrying a note of caution.

I paused, my brow furrowing as I regarded her. "Rachel. Is something wrong?"

Her gaze held a mixture of hesitancy and empathy. "Meghan had a visitor. She went to meet them."

The words struck