Kimberly stared at Elena, her hands trembling even more now.
Her heart told her this was the moment she had been waiting for, but her fear whispered that she wasn't ready.
The old physician sighed, his voice tinged with both caution and support. "My lady, are you sure about this?"
Elena glanced at him, her expression resolute. "There's no turning back now. She needs to know the truth."
Kimberly felt a lump rise in her throat as she nodded slowly. "Okay. I'll go with you."
Elena placed a reassuring hand on Kimberly's shoulder. "Good. Then be ready. We leave at nightfall."
Kimberly sitting in stunned silence, her mind a whirl of anticipation, fear, and hope as Elena's promise echoed in her ears: *"This journey will change everything."*
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Alpha Derrick sat in his study, the dim light casting shadows on his face.
His mind raced, filled with doubts, suspicions, and unanswered questions.
