Thessalia swallowed hard and nodded, indicating that she was ready to listen.
Orion took a deep breath before he began to speak. "I didn't tell you the whole truth earlier," he said, his voice low and serious. "I'm not just a lone wolf who stumbled upon you in the woods. I used to be a part of the Nightshade pack."
Her eyes widened in surprise as she took in his words. "What happened?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
His face darkened as he spoke. "I couldn't stand by and watch Xavier and his pack terrorize innocent people anymore. I spoke out against him, and he banished me from the pack. Since then, I've been wandering on my own, trying to find my way."
Thessalia listened with empathy and understanding as Orion shared his story. "I'm sorry that happened to you," she said
