It was clear he and Zoe had resolved their issues and were now a couple.
Both Caleb and I were taken aback.
What was going on?
What had transpired in our absence?
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Ivy was surprised and expressed, âThatâs odd.
Werenât they just arguing yesterday? How did Harlan manage this so quickly? Itâs only been a night, and they seem reconciled.
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She even cooked up a conspiracy theory and questioned with suspicion, âDid he do something shameful?â
I chuckled and replied, âIvy, what are you suggesting? Just look at Zoeâs expression.
Does she look like sheâs been deceived?â
Zoe wore a cheerful smile in front of us, her smile softened her appearance.
I remembered that Zoe rarely smiled.
She was usually as stern as a police chief.
âAhem!â Feeling slightly embarrassed by our obvious scrutiny, Harlan scratched his head and blushed.
On the contrary, Zoe was as relaxed and nonchalant as ever.
She lifted her hand that was linked with Harlanâs and announced cheerfully, âAs you can see, weâre together now!â
That was the news I had been hoping to hear.
I responded, âCongratulations!â
Then I looked at Harlan and teased him, âHarlan, how did you change your mind so quickly? You were quite the stubborn one, werenât you?â
With his face flushed, Harlan answered, âI finally reunited with Zoe this time.
I certainly donât want to lose her again.
Once Zoe goes back to the Thorn Edge Pack, who knows when sheâll return?â
âWhat?â Caleb appeared shocked.
âZoe, youâre returning with us? Arenât you staying here with Harlan?â
âI will return.
â Zoe took it as a given.
âI wonât decide on joining the Xeric Pack and living with Harlan until the rift in the sky is fixed.
Iâm concerned that if Thorn Edge Pack still has reservations about Debra being there alone, they might target her again when Iâm away.
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Caleb wanted to speak up, but seeing the redness in my eyes from Zoeâs words and being touched by her consideration for me, he remained silent.
With Harlan overseeing, we departed from the Xeric Pack with Zoe and headed for the Thorn Edge Pack.
Before the car set off, the Xeric Pack members bid us farewell.
In appreciation, I waved back at them, only to spot Danielle among the crowd.
She gazed at Caleb and me with resentment in her eyes.
Somehow, my heart sank.
Debraâs POV:
Realizing I was troubled, Zoe inquired with concern, âWhatâs wrong?â