Chapter 473

Rose’s POV

My heart pounded in my chest. I didn’t want to believe her, but the fear in my gut was hard to ignore.

“I can’t just leave her behind,” I said, my voice trembling. “She’s my responsibility.”

The she-wolf’s gaze softened for a brief moment, but then she shook her head.

“She is not your responsibility,” she said. “Her choices have led her here. And so have yours.”

I stared at her, my mind racing. How could I just give up?

How could I leave Miraelle to whatever fate awaited her?

But at the same time, the thought of facing whatever punishment the she-wolf had warned about terrified me.

“I don’t understand,” I whispered, more to myself than to her.

“You don’t need to understand,” the she-wolf replied, her voice quiet but firm. “Just know that if you continue, the punishment will be severe.”

My mouth went dry. I didn’t know what to do.

My mind was torn between wanting to find Miraelle and the fear of what