Chapter 14

• Elara looked up at him, surprised by his honesty. He was the alpha, the leader of his pack, the one who was supposed to have it all figured out. Yet here he was, admitting that even he didn’t have all the answers.
• “I’m not asking you to carry this burden alone,” he continued, his voice unwavering. “I’ll help you, Elara. We’ll figure it out together.”
• His words wrapped around her like a comforting blanket, and for the first time since everything had begun, Elara allowed herself to relax—just for a moment. She let her guard down, feeling the weight of the world lift ever so slightly from her shoulders.