“What can I even say to you? You were just exhausted from saving the she-wolf, gued by dreams in sleep, and now this… Oh dear!”


    He exhaled a deep sigh and advised, “Please, even as you care for others, don’t forget to look after yourself.


    ”


    His genuine care touched me deeply.


    A tightness formed in my throat, and I whispered back, “Okay, I understand.


    ”


    Who could resist a man as remarkable as Caleb?


    Moon Goddess, grant us your favor if you were out there.


    Following the healing session, I gave Riley a thorough check to confirm her well-being, and then Caleb and I assisted her back to our vehicle.


    As her injuries mended, Riley regained consciousness.


    Her eyes widened in surprise upon seeing Caleb and me.


    “Debra? Caleb? What brings you two here?”


    Riley scanned her surroundings, half-thinking she was in a dream.


    It wasn’t until she recognized the forest around her that she inquired with a puzzled look, “Isn’t it odd? Weren’t you supposed to be at the Silver Ridge Pack?”


    Without beating around the bush, I exined, “We got word from Carlos that Roz Town residents and the Xeric Pack hadunched an assault on the Thorn Edge Pack.


    So, we rushed over, not expecting to bump into you here.


    ”


    “Oh, now I get it,” said Riley, connecting the dots.


    I gave a small nod before probing, “Riley, what happened to you? Howe you were unconscious in the forest?”


    “What do you mean, injured?”


    My question seemed to jog Riley’s memory.


    She nced over her body and flexed her arm, realizing her wounds were healed.


    Aware that it was my witch power that had healed her, Riley wasted no time in showing her gratitude.


    “Debra, I owe you my thanks for saving me!”


    With a calm demeanor, I responded, “Don’t mention it.


    But do tell me, what brought you here? And what’s been going on with Roz Town residents and the Xeric Pack?”


    Riley’s expression turned somber upon my inquiry.


    She sighed deeply and began, “Debra, remember the military personnel I brought with us?”


    T nodded and asked, “What’s the matter?”


    Riley’s voice grew heavy.


    “That force is actually under the Xeric Pack.


    Gale approached me before the third batch of Roz Town residents was to depart, setting up this force supposedly to safeguard us.


    At that time, she told me that it was a preventive measure.


    ”


    Riley’s face showed a tinge of remorse as she recounted the events.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    “Back then, I had my own concerns, fearing that the Thorn Edge Pack might pose a threat to Roz Town residents, especially after the fire.