Chapter 147

• Winona had never seen Noel, in such a state of fury. It was as if a fire was raging within him, threatening to burst forth at any moment. This level of anger was a rarity in him, and she had never imagined that it would be directed at his best friend and beta, Kevin.
• "Kevin, do you have any idea of the worry you've caused everyone during this time?" Noel's voice was a low growl, his words heavy with accusation. "There were nights when some of us had to endure the biting cold, choosing to press on with the journey rather than seek shelter, all because we were consumed with concern for you..."
• Kevin's head dropped, his gaze falling to the floor as he remained silent, seemingly unable to muster a response to the barrage of criticism being hurled at him. He looked like a man who wished for nothing more than to disappear into the ground.