Chapter 532 Severed Paths, Shifting Loyalties

Avery’s heart was in turmoil.

But for their sake, he had to draw a line.

“That’s right. I am trying to cut ties with you. From now on, your path is yours, mine is mine. Don’t meddle in each other’s lives again.”

“Captain, how can you say that?” Steven protested, his voice trembling. “Didn’t you say we’d stick together? Even if you’re struggling now, we could’ve faced it as a team!”

How could he throw them away so easily?

“Don’t act on impulse, Captain. Whatever you’re facing, we can figure it out–together.” Steven looked around at the wreckage of the day, imagining what else might lie ahead. Today was bad. But what about tomorrow? Or the next time?

“Enough. Leave now. Or I won’t be so polite.” Avery raised his wolfbone dagger, the threat in his voice unmistakable.

“Captain!”

Steven couldn’t believe it. Even if they disagreed, this was too far. It hurt more than anything.

“Tessa, let’s go.” His voice cracked with disappointment. He never thought they’d come to this.

Tessa gave a silent nod.

“Avery, you don’t have to say anything more. We’ll leave.” She knew he was hurting.

But she didn’t agree with what he was doing.

honest with him–friends who genuinely cared. There

another word, Tessa

watched them go, their backs growing smaller

His chest ached.

had it come

all he had

good

It changed nothing.

of the Wolfborn

to lead the corps.

going to speak with the old

exhaled, heavy. “Don’t worry. I’ll become the

was born

enough, maybe he

+8 Pearls

You just don’t have the instinct. That girl earlier–Tessa–she’s got

combat power, her unshakable composure, and brutal

said firmly, frowning. “She has nothing

Tessa into the bloodstained world of mercenaries.

should interfere

Avery said, the

exactly the person to lead the Wolfborn Corps into

didn’t argue with Avery anymore. Instead, they all headed straight to

every detail of the incident that had

than anyone. He’s

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