Chapter 67

Lauren. The car hummed softly beneath me as I drove, the steady rhythm of the road merging with the upbeat melody blaring from the radio. It was a stark contrast to the tumultuous thoughts swirling in my mind. I couldn't help but sing along, trying to drown out the memories that threatened to consume me. I had convinced Nate that I could take care of my move to Tyler's place myself. As much as I didn't need him suspecting me, I still couldn't stand him. Besides I needed as much alone time with Tyler as I could get. As the miles passed by in a blur, my thoughts drifted back to the nightmare I had escaped. Ethan's face loomed in my mind, his cruel smile etched into my memory like a scar. I had known he was ruthless, a predator lurking in the shadows of our pack, but I never expected him to unleash his fury on me with such vicious intent. The recollection of his hand hitting my cheek sent a shiver down my spine, the sting of his ruthlessness still vivid in my thoughts. Beneath his cha