Change in Behaviour

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CHAPTER 294

~Zara's POV~

As Ella and I walked back into the celebration, the lively chatter and clinking of glasses filled the grand hall. 

The air was warm with the glow of candlelight and the vibrant energy of the pack members and guests who had come to celebrate. 

Ella had visibly lightened up since our talk, a small smile tugging at her lips as she scanned the crowd.

"See? Not so bad, right?" I nudged her playfully.

Ella chuckled softly. "You're right. I just needed some air... and some Zara wisdom."

"Always here to supply that," I teased, giving her a wink.

But as we moved through the room, weaving between groups of chatting wolves and allies, I stopped dead in my tracks. 

My parents were standing just ahead, their familiar faces lighting up when they caught sight of me.