Chapter 58

• Damien had been standing beside her, silent, giving her the space she needed to process. But now, at the sound of her question, he stepped closer, his presence like a grounding force. His fingers brushed against hers, a simple gesture, but one that sent warmth spreading through her veins.
• "You are stronger than you know," he said softly, his voice a steady anchor in the sea of her doubt. "And you don’t have to do this alone. Whatever comes, we face it together."
• Elara turned to him, her eyes searching his face, trying to find the reassurance she so desperately needed. She had never doubted his loyalty, never questioned his love, but this? This was something far beyond anything they had ever encountered. This was not just about them anymore. This was about the fate of their pack, their people, their world.