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.

with him–friends who genuinely cared.

another word, Tessa led

their backs growing smaller

His chest ached.

had it

all he had

good

It changed nothing.

members of the Wolfborn

not suited to lead the

to speak with the old Captain about this. You’re not cut out for

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

one was born for

worked hard enough, maybe he could

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don’t have the instinct. That girl

unshakable composure, and

about her,” Avery said firmly, frowning. “She has nothing to do

of mercenaries. He just

one should interfere with

the others had already made up their

their eyes, Tessa was exactly the person

anymore. Instead,

relayed every detail of the incident

him better than anyone.

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