Chapter 64

• Elara gasped, her body shuddering with the aftereffects, but she was still alive. The darkness was gone, the curse was broken—and for the first time in her life, she felt whole. The bond between her and Damien was stronger than ever, and the pack, she knew, was safe. The world, too, felt different—lighter, freer.
• “Elara,” Damien whispered, his voice soft but filled with awe. He cupped her face in his hands, his eyes scanning her face as if searching for any sign of harm. “You did it. You broke the curse.”
• Elara nodded weakly, her breath still unsteady, but she couldn’t help the smile that tugged at her lips. “We did it, Damien. Together.”