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Natalia was lost in her thoughts, her mind preoccupied with the investigation and the secrets she had uncovered. She had followed the patrol team for a while, but she had soon drifted away from them, feeling the need for some solitude. She had wandered deeper into the woods, following her instincts and the moon's guidance. She didn't realize where she was going until she reached a familiar cliff, a place that held a special meaning for her. It was a place where she used to come as a child, when she was still part of her original pack. It was a place where she could escape the pressures and expectations of the pack life, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature. She gazed out from the cliff's edge, feeling a surge of nostalgia and sadness. The view was breathtaking, as the moon cast a silver glow upon the landscape below.

She could see the river winding its way through the forest, reflecting the moonlight like a ribbon of liquid silver. She could hear the sound of water rushing