Genevieve: "So that's why you didn't want to stay in the pack?" Ron suddenly interjected, breaking the tension. He managed to redirect the focus back to the main subject, but I started to hyperventilate as my mind went numb. "Can we grab some water?" Caspian asked Emre, who nodded. It was strange watching them interact after so long. The two acted as if they didn't even know each other. "I'll fetch it for her," Emre gestured for Caspian to remain seated as he got up. "You're okay. Don't let her mess with your mind," Caspian whispered in my ear, but my eyes remained fixed on Ericka, who was still watching me. It felt like her eyes were still questioning me. "Here!" Emre emerged with a glass and offered it to me directly. I watched him study my face, but eventually, Caspian intervened a

