Elara's POV
I woke up in the basement of the White Moon Pack's Alpha Mansion.
Cold concrete beneath me. Dust thick in the air. The smell of old paint clinging to everything.
Samuel was already awake beside me, sitting against a stack of crates.
"I'm sorry." My voice broke on the words. "It's all my fault. I dragged you into this."
"Don't." He took my hand and held it tight—steady, as though he could pass some of his strength to me through his grip. "Give me a few minutes. I'll fix this."
He went still, his eyes turning distant as he reached out to someone through the mindlink.
A minute later, his focus returned to me.
"Grant is sending Gold Crown's ten strongest Gammas to the hospital right now. They'll hold Orion off long enough for Landon to keep treating Mia."
He paused. "I als
