Chapter 21

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The warmth of the sun bathed the WindClan camp in a golden glow as Shadowfur emerged from his den, the weight of his recent encounter with Morningstar still heavy on his heart. Seeking solace in the familiar routine of gathering freshkill, he made his way to the hunting grounds, his steps slow and deliberate.

As he approached the freshkill pile, his gaze fell upon Snowbreeze in the distance, a pang of longing tugging at his heart. Determined to make amends for the pain he had caused, he reached for a plump mouse and made his way towards her, his footsteps heavy with uncertainty.

"What do you want?" Snowbreeze's voice cut through the air like a whip, her tone laced with bitterness and anger.

"I... I want to say I'm sorry," Shadowfur replied, his voice barely above a whisper as he held out the mouse to her.

"Sorry for what?" Snowbreeze's words were sharp and accusatory, her eyes brimming with tears as she stared at him. "Sorry for being a jerk? Sorry for breaking my heart? And now you think you can make me love you after all the pain you've given me?"

Shadowfur's heart twisted in anguish at her words, the weight of his guilt threatening to crush him. "I... I never meant to hurt you," he stammered, his voice thick with emotion. "I'm sorry... for everything."

A bitter laugh escaped Snowbreeze's lips, her eyes flashing with anger and betrayal. "Sorry isn't going to fix anything," she spat, her voice dripping with venom. "I never want to see you again."

Desperation welled up inside Shadowfur as he watched her turn away, the realization of what he had lost crashing over him like a tidal wave. "Snowbreeze... please," he pleaded, his voice cracking with emotion. "I still love you... and all I was trying to do is to protect you."

But his words fell on deaf ears as Snowbreeze walked away, her form disappearing into the distance. Left alone with his regrets and his shattered heart, Shadowfur sank to the ground, tears streaming down his face as he grappled with the pain of losing the one he loved. In that moment, he knew that no amount of apologies could mend the damage he had caused, and he was left to face the consequences of his actions alone.

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