Natalie's POV
We made camp that night in what used to be dead ground. Now grass grew beneath our feet. Flowers bloomed in colors I had never seen before. The air smelled clean instead of poisoned. Life had returned to the Great North and it was because of me. Because of Elara's power flowing through my veins.
But none of it felt like victory. Not with two more Sovereigns waiting to wake up. Not with the knowledge that I had accidentally triggered something that could destroy everything.
Xander built a fire while Kade tended to the wounded. Mira organized watch rotations. Roric helped distribute what little food we had left. Everyone moved with purpose but I could feel their fear through the pack bonds. They were terrified of what came next. Terrified of me.
I sat apart from them. Not b
