Chapter 53

As they noticed my awakening, they offered me water and food. I assured them I was fine and inquired about our location and the well-being of the others in the car behind us. We continued in silence for hours, with me occasionally eating and drinking to care for myself and my unborn child.

My thoughts revolved around Matias, wondering how he was coping and what he was doing at that moment. Guilt weighed heavily on me, feeling like a horrible person for taking people away from their mates.

Ali woke up later, and we shared the food. Although she put on a bright front, I knew she was hurting inside. I prayed she wouldn't resent me for the choices we had to make. The guilt persisted, and I couldn't shake the feeling of being a criminal for causing others pain by separating them from their loved ones.

I could read her thoughts, fully understanding the emotions she was experiencing. She was deeply worried about her mate, Matt, who was going to war. The possibility of losing him