Chapter 45Freda POV The physician looked at me with a mixture of surprise and curiosity as I handed him the token. It was a small, silver token with intricate engravings that I had found in my pocket earlier that day. He was puzzled as to how I had come across it, and I could tell he was eager to hear the explanation.Taking a deep breath, I gathered my thoughts and began to speak. "Doctor, I must tell you that it was Zack who gave me this token. He's alive." The words hung in the air, and I could see the disbelief in the physician's eyes. After all, Zack had been missing for months, presumed dead.The physician leaned forward, his curiosity intensifying. "Where did you see him? Are you sure it wasn't a case of mistaken identity?"I sat nervously in the bed, fidgeting with my hands as I prepared to reveal the truth. The weight of the secret I had been carrying was becoming unbearable, and I knew I had to confide in someone I could trust. The physician, with his kind and underst
Chapter 46Freda POV As the physician left the room, I felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness. I knew that the conversation I was about to have with the elders would be crucial. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. Moments later, the physician returned, accompanied by two elderly figures who carried an air of wisdom and authority.The elders looked at me with a mixture of curiosity and concern. Their eyes held the weight of years of experience, and I could sense that they were prepared to listen to what I had to say. I cleared my throat and began to speak, hoping that my words would convey the truth that lay at the core of our secret.“Thank you for coming,” I said, my voice steady but tinged with nervousness. “I understand that you have questions about Zack.”The elder on the left, a woman with silver hair and kind eyes, nodded. “Indeed, we do. We have been informed that Zack is living with you and that you have been keeping his identity a secret.”I nodded,
Chapter 47Zack PovI walked through the dimly lit room, my mind consumed by a whirlwind of thoughts. Doubts and fears circled within me like vultures, threatening to devour my resolve. I couldn't shake the worry that gnawed at me as I paced back and forth in Freda's house. The plans we had made together felt fragile, hanging in the balance. What if something had gone wrong? What if Kaine had discovered our intentions and harmed her? The fear crept into my mind, casting a shadow of doubt over my every thought.As I paced back and forth, my steps echoing in the empty room, I couldn't shake the feeling of restlessness. The walls seemed to close in on me, suffocating my thoughts. I yearned for the solace of the forest, the freedom it offered, and the answers it held. It called to me like a siren, urging me to return and seek solace within its embrace."I can't sit here and do nothing," I whispered to myself, my voice filled with frustration. The desire to go back to the forest was ov
Chapter 48Zack PovI crouched behind a thick tree trunk, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched the figures approaching the spot where Freda had laid earlier.The adrenaline surged through my veins, heightening my senses and sharpening my focus. I couldn’t risk being seen, not now when our plan was so delicate.Peering through the foliage, I recognized them as some of the pack members. A mix of anger and worry welled up inside me. How could they have found this place? Had they discovered our ruse? Doubts gnawed at my mind, but I pushed them aside, reminding myself to stay calm and vigilant.They gathered around the area where Freda had pretended to be injured. The tallest among them, scanned the surroundings, his werewolf senses undoubtedly alert. My heart skipped a beat, fearing he would catch a whiff of our deception. But to my surprise, he seemed oblivious to the fact that the scent on the ground wasn’t Freda’s.I let out a silent breath of relief, realizing that our plan ha
Chapter 49Freda PoVI paced back and forth in the physician's room, my anxiety growing with each passing moment. Where were the elders and the physician? They had left quite some time ago to discuss our plan, and the longer they were gone, the more my worry intensified. What if something had gone wrong? What if Kaine had discovered our plans?I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled in my stomach. The silence in the room only added to my restlessness. I glanced at the clock on the wall, the ticking sound echoing in my ears, taunting me with its slow pace.I tried to distract myself by focusing on the details of the room. The neatly arranged medical instruments.The shelves lined with books, the faint scent of antiseptic lingering in the air. But my mind kept drifting back to the impending meeting and the uncertain outcome it held.I thought about Zack, alone in the house, risking his safety because of the trap. Was he alright? Was he able to execute our plan without
Chapter 50Zack PovAs Freda approached me cautiously, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions—surprise, confusion, and above all, a sense of relief.I pulled her into a tight embrace, needing the physical connection to assure myself that she was real and safe.“Freda,” I whispered, my voice filled with a mixture of relief and concern. “What are you doing here? I thought you were at the physician’s place.”She pulled back slightly, her eyes searching mine, her voice tinged with worry. “I was, but I couldn’t stay there any longer. I had this overwhelming feeling that something was wrong, that Kaine might have discovered our plan. I couldn’t just sit and wait, Zack. I had to come and find you.”I nodded, understanding her fear and the urgency that drove her to leave the physician’s place. I gently brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, my thumb grazing her cheek. “I’m glad you’re here. I was worried about you too. We need to stick together, now more than ever.”I looked into
Chapter 51The Physician POVI returned to my place, eager to continue our discussions and finalize the plan we had crafted. However, as I stepped through the door, a cold wave of shock washed over me. The room was empty, devoid of Freda’s presence. Panic set in as I realized she had gone against my instructions to wait for me here. I had explicitly told her to remain until my return, but it seemed she had ventured off on her own.I paced back and forth in my study, my mind racing with thoughts of what might have transpired during my absence. What if Kaine had discovered our intentions? What if he had confronted Freda? The weight of uncertainty bore down on me, and I couldn’t shake off the gnawing fear that something terrible had befallen her.My hands trembled as I contemplated the repercussions of Freda’s disappearance. How would I explain her absence to Kaine? Would he suspect my involvement? I had pledged my allegiance to him as his physician, but now I found myself tangled in
Chapter 52Zack POVAs the moonlight cast its ethereal glow upon the forest, Freda and I walked hand in hand, our steps guided by anticipation and determination. We were on our way to the sacred grove, a place of power where we hoped to find answers and forge a path towards reclaiming our pack from Kaine’s clutches. The weight of responsibility pressed upon me, but I drew strength from Freda’s unwavering presence.Suddenly, a rustle echoed through the trees, disrupting the serene ambiance. My instincts sharpened, senses on high alert, as a figure emerged from the shadows. A rogue wolf, eyes glinting with feral aggression, stood before us. In an instant, the peaceful atmosphere transformed into a battlefield.Its presence was striking, a formidable creature that embodied the untamed spirit of the wilderness. The rogue wolf stood tall, its sleek form bristling with wiry muscles beneath its dark, fur coat.Its coat held a mix of midnight black and shades of silver, as if the moonlight