Haylie POV
I awoke from a deep slumber, disoriented and alone. As my eyes fluttered open, I found myself lying on the cold ground, with no sign of Liam or his wolf, Ace. The emptiness around me felt unsettling, and I sat up slowly, scanning the desolate surroundings with confusion.
"Liam?" I called out, my voice echoing into the distance. There was no response, only the haunting stillness of the night. A chill ran down my spine as the realization hit—I was utterly alone.
Rising from the ground, I dusted myself off and decided to head back to the camp. Perhaps Liam had returned to the village.
As I walked, something caught my attention. In the distance, my wolf, Snow, stood under the glow of the moon. Her radiant white fur shimmered like starlight, and her dark blue eyes locked onto me. Relief washed over me at the sight of her.
