LILYA Ava and I approached the pack, a sense of unease settled in the pit of my stomach. The sight of the empty territory was unusual, and I couldn't help but feel that something was amiss. Ava asked me silently what we should do, and I shook my head, admitting that I didn't have a clear answer. We decided to cautiously search the area and keep a close watch. Suddenly, without warning, we were ambushed by four rogues, including the two we had encountered earlier. My instincts kicked in, and I confronted them with a mix of determination and frustration. "What do you want this time?" I challenged them, my voice firm. "Are you here for another beating?" They laughed at my remark, taunting us with their sinister grins. "Not this time," the rogue leader sneered, clearly enjoying the upper ha

