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CHAPTER 355
~Zara's POV~
We walked into the packhouse, the familiar space bustling with activity. Members of the pack greeted me warmly as we passed through the main hall, but I was too preoccupied to exchange more than polite smiles.
Once we reached the living room, my mother gestured for me to sit, but I shook my head. "We need to talk in private."
Her gaze sharpened, and she nodded again. "My office."
The walk to her private office was tense, and the moment the door clicked shut behind us, the air felt heavy. She motioned for me to sit across from her desk, and I complied.
"What's going on, Zara?" she asked, her voice calm but laced with concern.
I took a deep breath, steadying myself. "Mother, I know."
Her brow furrowed. "You know what?"
