Chapter 83 Face To Face

• Isla's POV
• Aaron, usually so open and receptive, had erected a formidable barrier, blocking me from accessing his thoughts through our mind link. This unexpected obstacle sent waves of worry coursing through me, intensifying the unease that had settled deep within my core.
• The invasion had been successfully thwarted, and our pack had captured the alpha of the opposing faction, neutralising the immediate threat. Yet, amidst the aftermath and the collective relief that permeated the air, Aaron, my trusted ally, had vanished like a ghost.