Declan's POV:
The sun dipped low in the sky as I trudged back to the pack grounds after a long day of lectures at the university. My mind still buzzed with academic discussions, but as I approached the entrance to our territory, a familiar scent caught my attention.
Elena.
My eyes were drawn to the training field where she moved with fluid grace, sparring with the other warriors. My heart skipped a beat, my body instinctively yearning to go to her. I wanted nothing more than to wrap her in my arms, to breathe in her scent and feel her warmth against me.
Unbidden, a memory rose to the surface of my mind:
*We were lying in a meadow, surrounded by wildflowers. Elena's head rested on my chest, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on my skin. The sun warmed us as a gentle breeze carried the s
