Watching from a distance, standing among some trees, Hye observed Hilary interacting with the wolves, specifically Eudora. The girl’s nervousness was evident, but little by little, with each exchanged sentence and thanks to Hilary’s persistence, it seemed to be gradually dissipating. Eventually, she even allowed herself a small smile as Hilary placed the lollipop in her mouth.
“...” His eyes scanned the area, focusing on each werewolf present, especially those around Hilary's age. “Call the others, but let the children stay where they are.”
He hesitated. But in his mind, a sharp pain spread at the mere thought of not following the request, leaving him no choice but to obey, even though he detested it.
“Yes...”
As he walked towards the mountain, with his path lit by various strings of s
