After the initial shock of seeing Evan in that dark room, my heart raced as I hurried over to him, kneeling down to envelop him in a tight embrace. His presence almost felt surreal.
“I can’t believe you’re here,” I whispered, emotion thick in my voice, the warmth of the moment contrasting sharply with the chill of uncertainty around us.
“Neither can I. I still don’t know what the hell happened,” he replied, his eyes searching mine for answers, frustration etched across his face.
“Thomas,” I said, the name hanging heavy between us, a warning of the storm to come.
“Thomas? The new guy in our pack?” he asked, brow furrowing in confusion.
“He’s not just there to join the pack. He’s Jack’s brother, and he’s a monster,” I explained, my voice dropping to a tense whisper, the weight of the t
