Kade's POV
The moment the Moonstone cracked, I knew something was terribly wrong.
Not because it broke.
Because every wolf in the council hall dropped.
Every warrior.
Every Elder.
Even Liam.
One second they were standing.
The next, they were on their knees.
Only two people remained standing.
Me and
Elara.
My wolf slammed against my ribs.
Mate.
I ignored him.
My eyes were fixed on Elara.
The golden symbol beneath her skin was still glowing.
The same symbol burned into the leather found in her room.
The same symbol my mother had once drawn.
I hadn't seen it since I was a boy.
I didn't understand what it meant.
And that terrified me more than the curse ever had.
"Elara."
She looked at me.
"I didn't do this."
"I know."
Her eyes widened.
"You believe me?"
"There's no
