Chapter 98: New Begining

Maya As the rays of the morning sun touched my face, I stirred reluctantly, waking despite having no desire to face the day. Turning my head, I saw Jackson still asleep, his small form curled under the duvet. I stood, careful not to disturb him, and pulled the curtains closed to keep the light at bay. Leaning down, I tucked the covers snugly around him, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek before heading to the bathroom. Freshening up, I made my way downstairs, my steps heavy and mechanical. How did I feel? I didn’t have the words to explain it—or perhaps I simply didn’t feel anything at all. Numbness enveloped me like a shroud. If there were words to describe it, they would speak of emptiness, of a void so deep it seemed bottomless. No light, no hope, no path ahead. Just the suffocating darkness pressing in from every side. I reached Alpha Alaric’s office, knowing the twins would likely be there. Since they’d taken over the pack, this was now their domain. I hesitated briefly before knoc