Chapter 240: Hidden Attraction

Astrid's POV

I stood with my arms crossed, my eyes blank as I drowned in my own thoughts. My gaze was fixed on the Pack Omegas, watching them load my luggage into the car. Each bag disappeared into the trunk with a soft thud, a rhythmic soundtrack to my swirling thoughts. Though I was physically present, my mind wandered far beyond the scene before me. I observed the Omegas working, but my thoughts were consumed by the journey ahead and the unknowns that awaited me.

As my imagination took hold, I couldn't shake the conversation I had with Alpha Theron earlier. The weight of his words lingered in the air, pressing down on me like an impending storm.

Alpha Theron's words were a great reminder to me, and they settled heavily in my mind, bothering me.

"Astrid!"

My soul nearly leaped out of my body when someone suddenly surprised me from behind.

I turned around to find Nova beaming at me, her bright energy a stark contrast to my swirling thoughts.

I placed a hand over my chest to calm my racing heartbeat.

When I turned around, I saw Nova beaming at me. As I focused on her bright smile, I noticed her expression shift to one of concern, a frown forming when she registered my startled reaction. "Hey! You okay?" She asked, her eyes sparkling with concern.

I forced a smile on my face, hoping to soothe her unease. "You startled me," I replied to lighten the moment.

Nova's brows knitted together, and guilt washed over her features. "I'm so sorry," she apologized, her voice laced with worry.

fault. I was lost in my thoughts," I assured her. "Is everything okay?" I asked

tell you that I'm leaving," she answered, her voice steady

flurry of concern. "Of course, Drystan knows already," Nova assured me. "I'd be staying at

as if a bad memory had resurfaced. "Drystan treats me like a child. I was planning to go back with Michael, but Drystan insisted I return with him instead," Nova

the aggrieved look on her face. "Well, it's good that you're heading back to the Nightsong Pack. Everyone is on high alert lately. Unusual rogue activity has been reported,

seemed she had enjoyed her time in the city with humans so much that the thought of returning home felt

are planning something big? Could there be another Emberwood Pack?" Her expression shifted, worry creeping in with her

to let something

nodded, absorbing my words. I noticed her gaze shift behind me, and a hint of recognition flashed

my luggage being loaded into

she asked,

my heart twinged with the reality of my departure. "Just my bags. I'm heading out

eyes widened slightly. "You're leaving as

I admitted, feeling a

said it's dangerous to leave,"

be staying

for a while.

their defenses in case the rogues decide to attack," I answered,

know about this? Did

"Whether Drystan likes

Drystan and you are..."

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