CHAPTER 63 - More Wolves in the Forest

Lyra I sat with Whitney on a bench outside the grand hall, my arm around her shoulders as she poured her heart out to me. Tears streamed down her face as she confessed how lost and alone she felt after Liam ended their relationship. "I've loved him for so long, Lyra," she said, her voice breaking. "I even transferred schools just to be with him. I thought he was my forever mate." She looked up at me, her eyes filled with despair. "What will my father say?" I hugged her tightly, trying to comfort her. "Hey, there are plenty of other wolves in the forest," I said softly. "You will find true love, I promise." As I spoke those words, a twinge of pain twisted in my own heart. Ryan's rejection stung, sure. That was nothing compared to what Whitney was going through. She loved Liam while I… No. No. I do not love Ryan. Whitney sniffled and wiped her eyes. "Thanks, Lyra," she said, managing a small smile. "You're a good friend." I smiled back, but my mind was already wandering. Out of t