Chapter 453

Rose’s POV

I stood there, watching Miraelle as she moved to the side, giving me space to think. She leaned against the corner of a large tree, waiting quietly for my reply.

My mind was racing with all the things she had said about the Woods of Truth and reaching out to Alpha Kanen’s parents.

It sounded impossible. Ridiculous, even. But there she was, waiting patiently. The old Miraelle I knew would have been more aggressive, demanding that I believe her. But now, she seemed different—calmer, more desperate in a way I hadn’t seen before. I wasn’t sure if it was real or just another act.

Frustrated, I turned away from her and spotted Joe standing nearby. His calm presence was something I always relied on when I needed clarity. Right now, I needed it more than ever. My head was full of questions, doubts, and confusion.

“Joe,” I called softly, walking over to him with a worried look on my face.

He looked at me, concern clear in his eyes. “What