"Is this because of the dream you had?" Althea's wolf pressed, her voice resonating in Althea's mind. She didn't need Althea to say the words out loud— she was already privy to her thoughts, hence, she was able to effortlessly unravel the emotions Althea was truly feeling.
"This is more serious than you think," Althea murmured under her breath, her steps quick but deliberate as she avoided the clusters of people lingering in the corridor. She headed for a chamber, her own sanctuary, away from the prying eyes of others. "I just can't brush it off. Believe me, I've tried—tried to ignore it, to bury it. But the harder I push it away, the clearer it feels that I'm making a grave mistake. The entire group is finally at peace, and I don't want to shatter that."