Chapter 87 The Disappearance Before Dawn

• I was dumbfounded. The words stuck in my throat, and for a moment, I couldn’t say anything. Nathan continued, his voice softening but finally insistent. “This is for the good, Jacqueline. For you, for Leo, for the whole pack. I know you’ll see that in time.”
• I tried to understand the technique of his words, but I felt like I had turned into drowning in a sea of conflicting emotions. I desired to scream, to protest, but my voice failed me. I stood there, frozen, as Nathan kept speaking, seeking to convince me of his intentions.
• He stepped closer and wrapped his hands round me in a gentle hug. “You’ll see, Jacqueline. This is the right choice.” Then he left the room, thinking my silence was agreement.