Lara's POV
I was burdened with a heavy feeling that persisted in my chest, pulling me down. My shoulders were weighed down by the duty and the weight of being the lycan princess who hasn't been commissioned yet.
My faithful bodyguard and fiancé, Grahams, was by my side, serving as a continual reminder of the responsibility I had.
The revelation that I wasn't strong enough came over me like a tidal wave after hours of intense training. My once-confidence was shadowed by doubt as it seeped into my consciousness. The old trees and eerie silence of the woodland appeared to reflect my inner struggle.
Then the nausea struck, a dizzying feeling that felt like it might swallow me. I staggered off, yearning for peace and quiet. I could temporarily flee to the woods and face my vulnerabilities
