Chapter 33: Sacred Crystals and Mate Bond Mishaps
(Scarlett's POV)
I clutched the box of healing crystals so tightly that my hands ached. The bustling pack marketplace roared around me - traders shouting, wolves haggling, and the faint hum of magic from enchanted goods. My golden healing energy flickered nervously with each step I took, and I forced myself to breathe deeply to stay calm.
I needed to focus. I had to return to our den with what I came for. The last thing I wanted was any more awkwardness between Steven and me, not after the strained bond we had barely just reopened.
My eyes scanned the marketplace as I searched for Steven. My wolf stirred, recognizing his presence somewhere nearby, his dominant aura faint in the hazy crowd. It was hard to pinpoint, with so many wolve
