Chapter 0470

"We did good," Enzo corrected with a grin.

As Matt and Enzo chatted about their final victory together, I glanced over, distracted from the festivities, and my gaze settled on a familiar figure. Luke stood by himself, leaning against the dimly lit wall. His posture, though relaxed, belied the concerned expression on his face. Our eyes met, and he nodded slightly, beckoning me over.

Taking a deep breath, I weaved through the crowd, finally reaching him.

"Hey, Luke, what's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice light despite the heaviness that seemed to emanate from him.

He hesitated for a split second before speaking. "I was out on a scout mission in Riverford today, and I found something," he began, his voice barely above a whisper.

I frowned, trying to keep up. Riverford was a town close to Mountainview, only a thirty-minute drive away. My friends and I often visited the area to go shopping at the mall that was there.

"What is it?" I asked.

Without responding to my question, he pulled out his phone and handed it to me. On the screen was an image, and as the image came into focus, a chill ran down my spine.

It was Edward.

the rusted body and chipped paintwork of the vehicle evident even in the grainy photo. Edward looked different-a thick beard covered his face, and a tattered baseball cap sat

the gut. Memories of our past flooded

the words out. "This was

he noticed. Before I could approach, he opened a portal

where he might've gone?" My voice trembled

the werewolf realm. That's all I can assume. But I

tried to regain my composure. "Thanks for letting

he scrutinized my face. "Are you

retumed, in disguise, just a stone's throw from me. Was he planning a

lied. "Please, don't say anything to Enzo, at least not tonight. Let him

but after a beat, he relented. "Alright. But Nina.. he needs to

that's exactly why I need to wait before telling him," I said.

"But Nina..."

and handing his phone back. "Let's not talk

said nothing. He nodded and slipped his phone

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