Maddison’s POVI didn’t realize I was holding my breath until the car crossed into Crescent Pack territory.The air changed immediately. It felt heavier, colder and familiar in a way that made my stomach twist painfully.Damian didn’t speak as he drove. His hand stayed steady on the wheel, calm, controlled, like nothing in this world could shake him. Rowan followed behind in another car, and two more vehicles trailed further back.A convoy.A warning.I stared out of the window as the forest blurred past. Every tree, every bend, every shadow felt like memory. Like something my body recognized before my mind wanted to.This place had raised me and broken me.My fingers tightened in my lap without me noticing.“You can still wait outside,” Damian said suddenly.I shook my head fast. “No.”He glanced at me once, then returned his eyes to the road. “Once we step in, there’s no undoing it.”“I know.”But my voice didn’t sound strong.The gates appeared ahead.Two guards stood there, but th
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