Chapter 47 Eilly was already exhausted , his small body trembling from the cold and the long walk . I crouched down beside him , brushing a hand over his messy hair . We need to keep moving . I said softly , though I didnt feel confident about my own words . Well find somewhere to rest soon , okay ? Billy nodded weakly , his eyes half closed . He didnt have the energy to respond . I sighed, standing up and turning my back to him . Come on , climb on , I said . Ill carry you I can walk , Billy mumbled , but his voice was so faint that it barely carried in the cold night air . Dont argue with me , I snapped , though my tone softened immediately . Please , Billy . Let me carry you . After a moment of hesitation , he climbed onto my back , his thin arms wrapping around my neck He was light too light for a seven year old and it only made my anger at Lorelei and the Snowtooth Pack grow stronger . Step by step , I pushed forward through the dense forest , the shadows of the trees stretching long in the moonlight . Every noise made me jump , from the rustling of leaves to the distant howl of wolves . I knew we werent safe here . Finally , after what felt like hours , I found a hollow in an old tree that was just big enough for the two of us to squeeze inside . I lowered Billy down gently and sat beside him , my back pressed against the rough bark . Wait here , I told him . Ill find something for us to eat . Billy didnt respond , his eyes already closed as he curled up in a ball . I swallowed the lump in my throat and stepped back out into the forest . The moonlight guided me as I searched for anything edible . After some time , I found a small bush with a few fruits growing on it . They didnt look like much , but it was better than nothing . I returned to the tree hollow with the fruits in hand and nudged Billy awake . Here , I said , holding out the fruits . Eat these . Billy took one and nibbled at it slowly , but his movements were sluggish , and he barely managed to eat half of it before stopping . Thank you , he murmured before curling back up . I ate the remaining fruit , but it did little to satisfy my hunger . The night stretched on , filled with the distant barking of rogue wolves . Sleep didnt come easy . I stayed awake for most of the night , my body on high alert , ready to protect Billy if anything came too close . The days that followed were grueling . Every morning , I would carry Billy on my back as we wandered through the forest , looking for a pack that would take us in . Every night , we would find shelter wherever we could a cave , a hollow tree , or even under a thick bush . But no matter where we went , no one would accept us . Word had spread about what we had done , thanks to Lorelei . Everywhere we went , the answer was the same : We dont take criminals here . 1 clenched my fists every time I heard those words , the anger and frustration bubbling inside me . It wasnt fair . It wasnt supposed to be like this . Billy grew weaker with each passing day . The fruit I managed to find wasnt enough to keep him strong , and I could see the toll it was taking on his small body . One day , as the sun began to set , I spotted a rabbit darting through the underbrush . It was quick , but desperation gave me the strength I needed to chase it down . ་ of the Rejected Luna 50.2 % Chapter 47 After a long and exhausting run , I finally caught it . I got you , I whispered , holding the rabbit tightly . I hurried back to the tree hollow where Billy was resting , feeling a glimmer of hope for the first time in days . But when I arrived , my heart sank . Billy was lying on the ground , his face pale and his breathing shallow . His small body looked even more fragile than before . I dropped the rabbit and rushed to his side , shaking him gently . He looked like he had a fever , his body was incredibly hot . Billy ! Billy , wake up ! I said , panic rising in my voice . He opened his eyes slowly , but they were unfocused . Im tired , he whispered . I dont feel good . Tears pricked at my eyes as I pulled him into my arms . Its okay , I said , though my voice trembled . Youre going to be fine . Ill take care of you . I promise . But deep down , I wasnt sure if I could keep that promise . We were alone , with no one to help us , and I didnt know how much longer Billy could hold Title: Addicted to You Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Modern, Romantic, Hidden Feelings, Mansion, Office, Meet Again Status: ongoing In "Addicted to You," a captivating romance unfolds between Audrey and Floyd. 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