Chapter 8: Fated Desire
(Elara's POV)
The night sky above the Alpha King's Retreat hung low, the moon bright with few stars visible. Thin clouds drifted slowly across the heavens, gradually obscuring half of the full moon. As the silvery-white moonlight dimmed, the cabin immediately darkened, as if merging with the night itself.
My body was on fire. Every nerve ending screamed for relief from the drug coursing through my system.
I could barely think straight, my mind clouded with need and confusion. The man standing before me—tall, powerful, radiating authority—seemed like my only chance for salvation from this torment.
I noticed his posture change as the cabin darkened. He stiffened, his jaw clenching as if fighting some internal battle.
Emma was still silent within me, our co
