[Elara’s POV]
The royal library inside the Blood Moon castle was a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Towering shelves carved from dark mahogany stretched all the way to the vaulted glass ceiling, filled with thousands of leather-bound books that smelled of aged parchment, ink, and history. A massive stone fireplace took up an entire wall, the roaring flames casting a warm, golden glow across the room.
I sat on a plush velvet sofa, a heavy book about the history of Spirit Wolves resting on my lap. But my attention wasn't on the ancient runes printed on the pages. My attention was entirely captivated by the man sitting beside me.
Alpha Kael was relaxed. It was a rare, beautiful sight. He wore a simple, dark grey sweater that clung to his massive chest and broad shoulders. His long legs
