Chapter 117

The soft glow of the sunlight streaming in through the windows made the library warmer. Adrian and I sat across from each other at the large wooden table. It had become a place where we could talk freely and plan for the war that was looming on our horizon.

"I talked to Tyler two days ago."

Adrian adjusted in his seat.

"I think he's too driven, if that's even a thing. He seemed so vengeful…I'm afraid he'll lose himself in the war and take innocent peoples' life in the process. I've tried to convince him otherwise but his mind is already made up."

"I understand the vampires have caused a lot of harm to the pack and I can sympathize with him. But as for keeping him in check, that's why you're there."

"Me?" I asked.

"Yes… you're the chosen one after all."

I blew on my nose, "I can't still wrap my head around it."

"What?"

"That we're the 'chosen one'," I said with gestures air quotes. "It's such a huge responsibility."

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