Alera’s POV
“I’m glad you’re finally settling in, day by day,” Kira said, nudging me lightly as we walked through the stone corridors. “Look at you! A few more days, and you’ll be at it like the rest of us.”
I forced a small smile, even though my stomach was tight with nerves. “That’s thoughtful of you, Kira. Honestly, I wouldn’t have gotten this far without you.”
She gave me a knowing look. “You say that, but you’re still freaking out, aren’t you?”
I sighed. “It’s just… everything is happening so fast. I don’t know how to take in this sudden change in my life.”
Kira’s expression softened. “I get it, Lera. The training, the new environment… and the fact that the Lycan King brought you in himself.”
I tensed at the mention of him.
Kael.
The Lycan King.
I had barely seen him for few
