Lailani's pov
The sun was already beginning to set by the time I finished my work and headed back to the cabin.
A faint breeze stirred the air, and the crickets began their evening serenade, but my mind was elsewhere.
Today had been a whirlwind of paperwork, managing the upcoming projects, and trying to keep up with the pack’s demands.
All I wanted now was the calm solitude of my cabin.
And sleep till the next day.
I stepped inside, dropping my bag and sighing in relief, but the air inside felt off.
The small space was cluttered as usual, but there was a nagging feeling that something was missing.
My eyes roamed over the room, each detail sinking in until they settled on the spot where the jade gem Lucian gave to me had rested—now just an empty space.
The small, intricate sta
