Skyler’s POV
Longing for my parents is an ache that I cannot shake off, and the thought of reuniting with them fills me with both joy and guilt. The last words I spoke to them before severing our mind link still haunt me, and I cannot help but feel remorseful for my actions. As I sit in the back seat of the vehicle that is taking me back to my pack, tears stream down my face, and I cannot help but whimper in sadness.
Neo gently clasps my hand and leans in to whisper, "Is something bothering you, my love?" His voice is filled with concern and tenderness, as if he can sense the weight on my heart.
"Neo, I can't help but feel like my parents are upset with me for leaving," I confess, my voice trembling with emotion as he lifts me onto his lap and begins to stroke my back soothingly.
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