— Leia Steele —Why did I say that? Why did I just say yes to something so absurd without thinking about it thoroughly?! Oh my goddess, I’m freaking out.I splashed more water on my face for the twentieth time and tried to continue my breathing exercises, but honestly, none of it was working.After I excused myself to go to the bathroom, I’ve locked myself in here for Goddess knows how long and have contemplated my life decisions.Is it too late to take back my answer? What if I just lied that I actually had another Pack waiting for me or that I was going far far away so it was impossible for me to stay? That’s stupid! Skye would instantly know I still live here if he can sense me. Plus, I really, really hate lying, especially to good people that didn’t deserve to be fooled.“Ughhhh,” I grumbled in frustration before slumping on one of the cozy leather couches by the restroom lounge. The whole place looked like a five star winter resort, it was actually both magnificent and overwhel

— Beta Calypso —The wind by the flowing river feels colder tonight, instantly drying the droplets of sweat that remained around my neck and back.I’d just finished another run, the adrenaline still rushing in me as my heart pumped, but it became slower and slower.I used my hands to scoop some water and splashed it on my face. It was refreshing, and equal parts awakening. I haven’t felt this energized in a while, especially when Viktor’s been on our ass for Goddess knows how long now.Leia this, Leia that. He’s killed no less than ten searchers who have come back empty-handed every time they went away to look for her. Cane and I had to remind him that the more he killed because of how pissed he was, the slimmer his chances of finding her got. It’s not exactly easier to find a person when you only have one searcher left, is it?I stand up and walk a few feet further to the edge of the river where the forest is covered more in moss and flowers that glowed under the moonlight. Not a lot

— Leia Steele — I can feel him drifting away. I can feel the connection I had with him… changing, as if we were a piece of a rubber band that was getting stretched further and further apart. It made me feel safer, more comfortable, and the more days passed, the more I began to forget him, to forget that part of my past. But once in a while, something terrifying comes up in my head, and I think that the rubber band is going to pull us back together… and then I’ll be stuck with him for the rest of my life. A door knock abruptly pulled me out of my thoughts. “Leia? Are you busy? Can I come in?” I immediately recognized the voice as Keira’s. Quickly, I composed myself to look as presentable as possible. With my fingers, I brushed my hair tidily, and with my hands, I straightened my clothes which weren’t really much, just a hoodie and jeans. “Yeah, no, I’m not busy. Come in.” I shouted to her on the other side. Not a second later, Keira comes in, and like always, she en