---- Then, he looked up at me, his eyes filled with endless regret and love. "Sera... forgive me. I failed you." I couldn't respond, only nod. This farewell was painful enough. I turned towards the path behind the mountain. There was a hidden trail leading out of the valley. Kaelen watched us leave, his figure looking lonely and resolute in the morning light. Trekking through the dense forest, I didn't dare look back. Every step was an internal struggle. Leaving this place meant possibly never seeing Kaelen again. I knew his plan - to lure the enemy away from this area, then face Lyra alone after ensuring our safety. It was almost a suicide mission. After walking for about an hour, I stopped ona high point and looked back towards the valley. ---- Morning mist filled the air, the stone house almost invisible. Suddenly, a long howl echoed from afar - Kaelen's voice! It was immediately followed by a chorus of furious wolf howls. He had clearly encountered the enemy. My heart clenched. Part of me wanted to go back, to help him, but reason told me I had to keep going, to protect Orion. "Daddy will be okay," I whispered to the baby in my arms, not sure if I was comforting him or myself. Gritting my teeth, I turned and continued onward. Every step felt like a betrayal, but it was also to fulfill my responsibility to this new life. After a few more hours, I finally reached the edge of the village Kaelen had mentioned. It was a quiet little place, with smoke curling from chimneys, far from the politics and struggles of werewolf ---- packs. I followed his directions to Rhea's home - a small wooden cabin on the edge of the village, surrounded by various herbs. A silver-haired woman was busy in the front garden. When she saw me, she immediately stopped her work, a flash of surprise on her face. "You're... Seraphina?" she asked tentatively. I nodded. ''Kaelen told me to find you." She looked at the baby in my arms, understanding dawning in her eyes. "Come in quickly. You must be exhausted." Inside the cabin, the warmth of the fire and the aroma of food were instantly relaxing. I gave Kaelen's letter to Rhea. She read it quickly, her expression turning serious. "T understand," she folded the letter. "You can stay here as long as you need. No one will find you