The dawn came cold and quiet, yet nothing felt peaceful inside the safe house.
The news of Theo's disappearance had spread like wildfire through the packs. Every warrior searched day and night, but there was still no sign of him.
Kimberly sat by the window, her eyes fixed on the distant horizon. She had not slept, not even for a moment. Her thoughts were heavy, her heart breaking under the weight of uncertainty.
Her mother entered quietly. "You need to eat, my child. You haven't had anything since yesterday."
Kimberly's voice came weakly. "How can I eat when I can't even breathe knowing he might be gone forever?"
Her mother sat beside her. "Theo is strong. If he was taken, he's fighting to return to you."
Kimberly turned sharply. "Fighting against what, mother? We don't even know who took him! We don't know where to start!"
Her mother sighed deeply. "You must calm your spirit. Mohandria just woke up, and she's asking for you."
Kimberly's eyes widened. "She's awake?"
