Chapter 42. Getting Closer

Becca's POV

The pain is immense, almost overwhelming.

How much more can I endure? Why is this happening to me once again? The tears stream uncontrollably, no matter how hard I try to hold them back. I want to be strong, but the agony I feel doesn't give me a chance.

The image of Zane and Marelva with their babies’ tears at my heart. I would have done anything to be in that place, cradling tiny versions of Zane. My sobbing intensifies as a tightness grips my chest, the pain overwhelming to the point it's difficult to breathe.

Suddenly, a familiar hand touches my arm. The air is filled with the scent of the forest and the unmistakable presence of a wolf. I turned around to find Johnston there.

"Becca," he murmured gently, offering solace. His presence serves as a lifeline, assuring me I'm not alone in this ordeal. I rushed into his embrace, seeking comfort as my body trembled with sobs. He enveloped me in his arms.

"Johnston, I alwa