Chapter 83. The Black Wolf

I sat up and tried to see who was on the other side of the door. A few seconds later, Lucius closed the bedroom door and went back to the bed.

"Which child is missing? Do they have any leads right now?" I asked, panicking.

"The trackers are working on it right now. I will have Emily come and stay with you while I go and check out what happened in the pack-house," he replied.

"No! I am coming with you. I want to help find the missing child. You can't possibly expect me to just sit here and do nothing. I am going with you and it's final," I insisted.

I let out a wince as soon as I stood up from the bed.

'Damn it! Why does it have to happen today?' I scolded myself.

"You should just stay here and rest. The more you try to move, the more painful it's going to be," he said.

I shook my head and let out a deep breath.

"I am going," I said.

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I felt a burning sensation with every step I took. Instead of letting me shif