Chapter 40: Adoptive Brother's Protection
(Elara's POV)
Elian’s gaze swept across my face, his concern unmistakable. His fingers lightly brushed against the claw marks Gareth had left, the touch making the raw skin sting more than it should have.
“Does it hurt?” His voice softened, his wolf energy brushing over me with warm steadiness.
For a moment, the sharp burn of the injuries faded, replaced by an aching pull in my chest. His soothing presence took me back to simpler times.
Back before my wolf awakened. Back when I was just "Little Moon," his cherished sister in the pack.
I tried to look away, but it was impossible with his brown eyes locked on mine, searching for the truth. Lumi stirred faintly, her soft whimpering matching the tension in my chest.
“I’m fine,” I murmured
