Elvi heard murmuring from the conversation outside, as she focused on her breathing. Some of the voices seemed to be peeling away while others were making their way closer to the wagons. A creaking of the stairs told her that she would no longer have the luxury of being alone. Heavy footfalls made their way to the seat across from where she sat. She didn’t have to open her eyes or lift her head to know who it was. “What do you want, Wolf King?” “To check that you are okay,” he replied in a gentle tone. “Of course I'm not,” she answered, indignant, raising her head to look at him. “I don’t know if you noticed but a group of wolves just came to kill me.” Rowan’s eyes shifted to black immediately. “I’m aware,” he answered through clenched teeth. “I never asked for this,” she said in a s

