Panic spread through the onlookers.
The sight heightened their anxiety, causing the younger ones to cling to their parents, too scared to move.
With so many people around, rumors flying unchecked threatened to spark chaos.
Caleb and I exchanged a look.
âSilence!â Calebâs command rang out, his alpha presence unmistakable.
With a sweeping gaze, he silenced the gathering.
His voice was low and authoritative.
âEveryone, settle down!â
His solemn demeanor quelled the chatter among the werewolves and witches, restoring a semblance of peace.
Yet, the eerie sight before them remained unprecedented.
Despite Calebâs directive, unease lingered, palpable in the air.
They lifted their heads, eyes fixed on the ominous rift, frozen in anticipation of further anomalies.
Fortunately, as the wind ebbed and the sky reverted to its natural state, calm descended.
The thunder ceased, lightning faded, and tranquility reigned once more.
Yet, the black rift in the sky endured, a haunting reminder of the inexplicable event.
I stared into the endless rift, my lips pressed together in concern.
That rift made me uneasy, and Galeâs parting words only added to my worry.
I had this gut feeling that something awful lurked within.
But what could it possibly be?
No matter how hard I tried to figure it out, I drew a blank.
âDebra!â
Calebâs sudden embrace startled me, his arms wrapping around me tightly as if he never wanted to let go.
Sensing his unusual mood, I asked, âWhatâs wrong?â
Calebâs voice was thick with emotion, as if he had been sobbing.
He blurted out, âIâm so relieved youâre back! Iâve missed you like crazy.
Itâs been tough without you!â
My heart sank with sadness.
When I had fallen in the fire, I feared I would never see Caleb again or be there for our kids.
At that moment, I felt relieved knowing I had prepared Caleb for the worst.
Even if something happened to me, he wouldnât be devastated.
Thankfully, my motherâs love and Moon Goddessâs kindness spared me.
It had been a tough ordeal for us all.