ISABEL’S POV
My heart pounded against my ribs as I sat on the bed beside Elethria, who looked as though the weight of a thousand years rested on her shoulders.
After what felt like forever, she finally continued her story.
"After overhearing the alpha give the order, I knew I had little time. I waited until I was certain it was safe to move. The moment I saw my chance, I took it and ran."
Elethria’s voice was steady, but her eyes—those tired, haunted eyes—told me just how much pain she had endured. Even now as a ghost, her pain still showed clearly.
"By the time I reached the cave, I had no idea what to do? By now my magic was useless. The alpha had placed a collar around my neck to suppress my powers. I couldn’t cast spells, couldn’t fight back. But I could still warn them—I could st
