Chloe’s POV
The aftermath of our clash with Tyler left a lingering tension in the air, despite our return to the safety of the pack's territory. Kain was safe, physically at least, but the psychological impact of Tyler's torment lingered in the haunted look that occasionally flickered in his eyes.
Adrian and I spent the next few days in a flurry of meetings and debriefings with the pack. Everyone was on edge, acutely aware that Tyler hadn't been defeated; he had merely retreated for the moment. We fortified our defenses, increased patrols, and tightened security around our territory, anticipating Tyler's next move.
In between these intense sessions, I found solace in quiet moments with Adrian. We would steal away to the cliffs overlooking the forest, the wind whipping through our hair a
