Chapter 18: A Moment of Peace
The welcome home party was in full swing, with pack members gathered around, congratulating Jason and me on our escape. The music was loud, and the food was plentiful, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. War was looming, and I knew that our celebration was short-lived.
After what felt like hours of smiling and shaking hands, Jason took my hand and led me away from the party. We walked through the quiet corridors of the pack house, eventually finding ourselves in the gardens, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature.
We sat down on a bench, watching the sun set behind the trees. Jason put his arm around me, pulling me close. For a moment, we just sat there, enjoying the silence.
"I'm glad to be home," I said finally, breaking the silence.
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