7. A Plan in Motion

|| Lilac’s POV || The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm golden glow across my room. I blinked awake, the remnants of a restless night clinging to me like a shadow. ‘Runa, are you there?' My first instinct was to look for my wolf, but I found no answer. My heart raced as I desperately tried to look for her again. But still silence. This wasn’t normal. I could feel her presence were barely there. Whatever was happening since yesterday made no sense. Why was I given this second chance? But as I sat up, the familiar scent of pancakes wafted through the air, pulling me back to the present. For a moment, I allowed myself to bask in the normalcy of it all, the soft hum of conversation downstairs, the clinking of plates, the comforting aroma of breakfast. It felt like home, like the life I had fought so hard to protect. I dressed carefully, choosing an outfit that was both professional and understated. A tailored blouse, a sleek pencil skirt, and a pair of heels that cl