Elara I raised my head to the sky to stop the blood from pouring. I had channeled my energy too much, and for too long. If the beast had not escaped, it would have been within him, but since it scurried away, I had to make it surround the place so he wouldn’t harm anyone further. Jai had been trying to move closer, but I had to push him away. If he came any closer, the injury he carried would be completely healed. I couldn’t let them find out my secret, not this way. The elders obviously didn’t like me. They hadn’t hidden their displeasure, and it made me wonder if they had once been in disagreement with my father. This wasn’t a do-or-die marriage; if they didn’t want me near the pack, I would have to stop Adrian from coming any closer. I was still hoping I would find my mate soon, b

