Noah stepped forward, shoulders squared and determination etched on his face, agreeing to take on the daunting responsibility at the border. Meanwhile, Asher, with a firm grip around my waist, began to pull me away from my mother’s side. Desperation clawed at my throat as I screamed, pleading with him not to leave her behind, but his resolve was unyielding. He was intent on getting me to safety.
All around us, people began to emerge from the shadows, their faces a mixture of concern and confusion, drawn by the sound of my anguished cries. Each piercing scream echoed through the air, mingling hauntingly with Elijah's mournful howls. It felt like the entire pack was being rattled awake by the tragedy that had unfolded, a ripple of horror spreading through our community.
As the chaos envelo
