Aleron’s arrival felt like salvation and confusion wrapped into one. His imposing figure stood tall in front of me, shielding me from the fallen intruder, yet my mind was still spinning from the sudden appearance. How did he know we were here?
I watched as Aleron’s amber eyes flicked toward Kieran, who was getting back to his feet with a wince. The moment was thick with tension as the two alphas faced each other. The air around us was still heavy with the remnants of my elemental power, and I wasn’t sure what I felt more—relief or uncertainty.
“Aleron,” Kieran growled, his voice low and tight with suspicion. “What are you doing here?”
Aleron didn’t take his eyes off the unconscious intruder as he spoke. “Tracking him. He’s one of Selene’s hounds, sent to retrieve your princess.”
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