Elsa
I didn’t even realise I was sobbing until Alison’s arms wrapped tightly around me, pulling me into her warmth and comfort. The sobs came harder then, ragged and painful, as if all the fear and frustration I had been holding back finally broke free.
“It won’t be easy, Elsa,” Alison said softly, her voice tinged with sadness. “I know because my mate did the same to me before he died in the fight. It was unbearable, the heat, the need—it gets so bad that you’ll find yourself begging any wolf to put you out of your misery. But your father... he spared me that pain by claiming me. It saved me from the torment.” She paused, her grip on me tightening just a little. “For you, anyone other than Adam would be a lesser catch. It won’t do. Your bond with him is too strong. You need to find a wa
