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y to venture out alone, hoping to find some solitude and freedom. The last few days had been unbearable: Caleb, always in his shadow, always ready to in

he night than be stuck under Caleb's watch. As she walked without really paying attention to the path, a strange rustling sound was heard a few meters in fr

ark that differentiated them from other clans. There was nothing familiar about this one. She instinctively backed awa

she felt the wolf behind her, fast and determined. The ground beneath her feet was uneven, the branche

r with frustration. However, before she could express her anger, Caleb pulled her close to protect her. In a split second, he placed himself between her and the wolf who had followed the

ed. Caleb let out a low growl, a thinly veiled threat. Madison watched the scene, fascinated. She had often heard of Caleb's warrior skills,

breathing quickly, the adrenaline still present, but his eyes reflected suppressed an

t did, Madison? Do you reali

a casual attitude. "I needed some air, Caleb. I can'

s crossed. "It's not about freedom, Madison. It is a question of l

h her heart was still pounding. "I don't need you to p

if trying to understand her thoughts. "If that were the case,

you to lecture me? You are not my father, Caleb. You are just

mained impassive. "I'm not here to watch over you, Madis

esting on her, like a weight that she struggled to bear. Then, without another word, he turned and beg

the door, his arms crossed and his face grim. Madison imm

seriousness of the situation?

am aware of that. But maybe if I wasn't constantly monitor

on't understand, do you? It's not a question of freedom. There

m supposed to stay locked up my whole life becaus

ow that surprised her. "It's not a matter of trust, Madison. It's because

r gaze downcast. She felt trapped between her need for freedom and her father's pr

gain. "Caleb, thank you for bringing her back safe

tarting to get tired of this constant battle. She couldn't help but wonder

nd. Lying in bed, she remembered the moment when Caleb had protected her, the raw strength he had used

angers that she was not always ready to face alone. As for Caleb, his presence aroused confused feelings in her, an admiration mixed with frustration. She kne

est the limits. And each time, Caleb was there, unfazed, ready to follow her to the end. Little by little, she b

es glinting with a mixture of challenge and curiosity. "Caleb, why

en he responded, in a soft but resolute voice. "Maybe I recogn

that sometimes the strongest pe

ed if she had not misjudged Caleb, if behind his role as protector, there w

emed to arise between them, a fragile but