Chapter 30: Cruel Truths (Elara's POV)
The night air was bitter as Samuel and I waited outside the enforcement den. My wolf paced restlessly inside me, agitated by the sterile scent of silver walls.
"They can't actually charge him, right?" Samuel asked again. "It was just a misunderstanding."
I squeezed his shoulder. "That's why Caleb's here. An Alpha's word carries weight."
A familiar winter frost scent cut through the air. My wolf immediately perked up, Wendy surging with recognition despite my better judgment.
Caleb's black car pulled up. He emerged like a shadow, his tall frame in black, silver eyes gleaming in the moonlight.
I stepped forward. "Thank you for—"
He brushed past without acknowledgment, nearly grazing my shoulder as he strode toward the entrance.
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