Chapter 43

• Damien had been patient with her, but even he could feel the growing tension between them. He didn’t need to speak it aloud—she could feel it in the air. They both knew that whatever happened next would change everything.
• Finally, the day arrived. The elders were coming. The pack had prepared a place for them at the edge of the territory, where they could gather and discuss the future without interruption. The tension in the air was palpable as the pack anxiously awaited their arrival.
• As the sun began to set, a group of riders appeared on the horizon. They were mounted on horses, their cloaks billowing in the wind as they approached with a sense of purpose. The elders were here.