Keira's POV The circulation of the photos showing Kaelan and Elowen drew increasing public discussion over the next day. Comments flooded social media speculating about their relationship, questioning whether our engagement was real and wondering if the Alpha King had rekindled his romance with his childhood friend. I watched it all with anger simmering underneath but held in check by something stronger. It was trust. Despite everything that was happening, I trusted Kaelan. I believed there was a reason behind what I was seeing and an explanation that would make sense once I finally heard from him. But that trust was being tested with every hour that passed without contact. I was in my office trying to focus on Pack business when Damien requested an urgent meeting. One look a

