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

Tessa led the

backs growing smaller in the

His chest ached.

it come

he had

what good

It changed nothing.

they left, members of

You’re not suited to lead the corps.

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

heavy. “Don’t worry. I’ll

born

enough, maybe he could become what

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

power, her unshakable composure, and brutal decisiveness–that’s the

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

drag Tessa into the bloodstained world of mercenaries. He just wanted her to live the life

one should interfere

what Avery said, the others had

was exactly the person to lead the Wolfborn

with Avery anymore. Instead, they all headed straight

detail of the incident

Avery grow up. We know him better than anyone. He’s just not

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