Bella’s POV
We followed Ava into the woods, keeping our steps light and breaths shallow. She moved swiftly, her silhouette blending into the shadows until she slipped inside a cave, not far from the border. It's a desolate spot, rarely visited by anyone.
Lilet and I halted behind a thick cluster of trees, watching as Ava disappeared into the cave.
Guards flanked the cave entrance, their eyes sharp and postures tense. I squinted into the distance, scanning the area until I noticed something off. Patrols moved nearby, but their uniforms were unfamiliar.
"Most of them aren't Crimson Petals pack soldiers," I muttered, keeping my voice low.
Lilet frowned, her gaze narrowing. "Who are they then?"
"We don’t know. Maybe from other packs, or Rogues." I replied.
"I didn’t recognize them," Lil
