She's Gone

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CHAPTER 320

~Aira's POV~

"No, Mom!" I snapped, my voice rising as I cut her short. "I can't just sit around and wait! I can't—he's my baby! I know I haven't been the best mother, mum, but I want to do my best now and set him free."

"I know," she said quickly, her voice soft but firm. "But Aira, this is Kane we're talking about. He's dangerous. You can't just walk into this alone."

"I don't have a choice," I whispered.

"You always have a choice," she countered. "And the smart choice is to wait for Snow, for Zade, for the pack. Don't do this alone, sweetheart."

I bit my lip, my vision blurring for a second. "I can't wait. I won't wait. Every second I waste is another second Storm is with him."

Mom sniffled on the other end. "Then at least tell me where you're going."