Chapter 164

　　Tabitha's POV 　　I survived the kidnapping and managed to escape, but it left me drained. I was exhausted, and my wounds worsened more. 　　Luckily, I encountered Jasper, and was currently out of critical condition, so I stayed temporarily in the Dawn Vanguard Pack to recuperate. 　　Unlike the tranquility of the Dawn Vanguard Pack, the outside world was in chaos. 　　During the few days of rest, I could get daily updates about the outside world from people here. 　　It was a nice day. 　　I found a tree by the pack square. 　　Under the vast shade of the tree were numerous chairs. I selected a reclining one, settled in, and savored the gentle breeze. 　　Tucker lazily lay by my feet. 　　A breeze stirred, causing cherry blossom petals to flutter and fall. 　　Several children ran around in the square, their lively movements contrasting with the tranquil surroundings, creating a harmoniously beautiful scene. 　　Yet, I found no solace in this peaceful setting, as my survival remained unknown to the outsi