Sylvara POV
I don't know how long I lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to slow my breathing and convince myself I was safe.
The runes along the walls glowed steadily. The chamber was silent.
Then the air changed.
I felt him before I heard him.
A knock echoed softly against the sealed door…once, firm, unmistakable.
My wolf lifted her head instantly.
Kaelen.
The door opened before I could even respond.
He stepped inside like the wards were nothing more than an inconvenience, his presence flooding the room so suddenly that it stole my breath. His jaw was tight, eyes dark, stormy, locked straight on me.
"You were screaming," he said.
My heart jumped. "What are you doing here?" I asked quickly, pushing myself up on the bed.
He shut the door behind hi
