The crowd at the airport buzzed restlessly.
“This figure is the result of years of training!” someone whispered with awe, their eyes fixed on Elena.
Phones flashed as fans pushed closer, eager to capture every detail of her sharp aura. Her little girl clung to her side.
Drake’s wolf stirred restlessly, urging him to move, but his feet refused. Only when Elena’s shadow began to fade into the distance did he snap back to himself. With a low growl he shoved through the pack of humans, ignoring their protests as he gave chase.
Elena guided Lexa toward the exit. As she stepped out, her phone rang insistently.
She led Lexa into a nearby coffee shop, scanning quickly for danger before settling by the window. She ordered hot coffee and cakes, then pulled the mask from her face.
“Lexa, sit h
