of Vie

t once again, although it's chilly. What if Ethan doesn't believe me? I want to hurry up and tell him what I heard. With Clara and t

stomach feels too twisted to eat, yet the air smells like freshly baked bread. Sara

're pale, Lilia."

ell her about Clara. Looking

pat. "Come assist me. I

r as we fill buckets. It somewhat awakens me. I keep scanning my surro

he remarks. "Explain

heard yesterday night. She

s wide. "Gone? As in

I nod. "I believe she

orm Ethan. He is your part

t it seems like he is no longer mine. I do,

h Elder John near the training field. Clara is also present, grinning as if she we

a low voice. "Is it po

d when he glances at me. "I

. "Ethan, pay attention. We ar

"You need to assist with the

one is sitting on my chest. Sarah and I go to the kitchen tent to cut wo

ila, you're hitting hard." "Res

e that I speak with Ethan before it is too late. I discovered him polishing his boots

I have somethi

is gentle as he glance

was conversing with a guy. She said that she wan

and frowns. "Clara? Why

like me." "She desire

ia. However, the elders advise that I need a s

powerful? Ethan, I'm

. "I understand. Simply said, being alpha

at hurt my eyes. "Are you

stares at me. "Lila, I do. How

embling. "I'm suppose

e tree. The birds remain silent, as if they are aware of my sadness. I consider Clara'

ssist with lamp hanging, I continue to observe Clara. She is behaving sweetly while laughing with Elder J

She says, "Lila, did

e didn't think I was

"We'll work it out."

re as the ritual begins. Ethan, who seems confident yet unea

es. "An alpha needs a mate who can supp

er, he gazes at the floor. With a broad grin, Clara takes a step

an avoids eye contact with me. My heart shatters. S

ong, Lilia,"

continues talking. The guy with the scars is getting closer, sta

with Clara," I

yes wide. "You mus

me before we go. "Come f

t one other, Ethan's face is expressionless. My legs are unsteady a

eds unity." Some people claim that you l

n takes a step forward. He adds, "Lila's my

Ethan needs a lead

than, pleading with him to choose me. He starts to say something,

" and gestures at me. "She i

an's gaze widens. I cry as I sh

a approaches Ethan. You

His face is ripped as he looks at me. Then he looks as

pack begins to shout. My heart is pounding. I have no idea what to do. Abruptly, a peculiar breeze blasts across the camp a