Chapter 221

Scarlett It has been five days since Lucien raided the Monteros, and until now, there have been no updates about him or the warriors—whether they succeeded, whether they need reinforcements, or anything at all. The silence feels heavier with each passing day. I can’t help thinking about him constantly, and worry has begun to seep into my bones. Still, I’ve tried to keep myself busy while he’s away, anything to quiet my thoughts and stop them from spiraling. I refuse to let myself overthink or question whether staying behind—whether choosing not to go with him—was the right decision. “Still no updates from the Alpha?” I heard Kathleen ask, her brows furrowed as she walked beside me. These days Kathleen had been with Draco—Draco decided to not go back to his pack since it had been managed by his shadow guards and unless his subordinates would contact him out of emergency, he won't go back. And these days, I could tell that Kathleen was doing well. Her complexion was getting rosier and ev