~Lyra~
“She won’t make it.”
I sat there, arms still wrapped tightly around Kaelis, using every last shred of strength to hold her close. Her blood was already soaking through my sleeves.
I looked up at Kael, my eyes stinging, my voice breaking. “Just do as I say, Kael. Put her in the car. Drive to the hospital.”
How had I missed this? How had I thought we were safe—that we’d won?
And now… Kaelis. Kaelis might die right in front of me.
I couldn’t lift her or stop the bleeding. I couldn't save her.
Just like eight years ago—when I watched my entire pack be slaughtered, powerless to stop it.
For a moment, Kael just looked at me. Then he stepped forward, silent and swift. He gathered Kaelis from my arms, cradling her like something fragile.
And without a word, he turned and strode to
