chapter seventy one

Leo waited until nightfall to sneak into the playground near Marcus's mansion, moving cautiously with Alina in his arms. He glanced around, ensuring no one was watching, before gently laying her on a bench. Taking a moment to look at her face, he then disappeared into the shadows.

Fifteen Minutes Later: Sid, along with several pack members, patrolled the area as Marcus had instructed them to keep looking for Alina. Suddenly, Sid stopped, his eyes widening.

"Over here!" Sid whispered urgently to the others.

They approached the bench where Alina lay, unconscious and vulnerable.

Pack Member 1: "Is she...?"

"She's alive. We need to get her back to the mansion, now," Sid interrupted.

They carefully lifted Alina and headed toward the mansion, their expressions a mix of concern and urgency.

At the Mansion, Dana burst into the foyer, her eyes wide with shock. She rushed toward the group carrying Alina.