Chapter 22: When the Forest Held Its Breath
--- The infirmary smelled of crushed herbs and warm stone. Skyler sat on the edge of one of the beds, elbows on her knees, staring at a cup of untouched broth. Alpha Kaden watched her from the doorway for a long moment before speaking. “You’ve been quiet today,” he said. “Tired?” Skyler shook her head slowly. “Not tired. Just… hungry.” He blinked. “Then why aren’t you eating?” She made a face. “Because I don’t feel like eating this.” Kaden glanced at the soup, then back at her. A slow smile curved his lips. “Then let’s go hunting.” Skyler looked up sharply. “Hunting? At night?” Inside her mind, Sai perked up instantly. Mh mh… is it hunting for food, Sai purred, or hunting for food? Skyler almost choked on air. Kaden means actual food, she snapped internally. Are you sure? Sa
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