The air in Elaine's room was heavy with the smell of the roses she always brought back from her secret meeting with Marcus and the others, as well as the burning candles. Elaine stood at the back of the room with her hands clenched at her sides. She hadn't had time to get used to the weight of her duties. Ever since Kael made her accept their mate bond, things have been moving quickly. The rebellion was getting stronger, and the planned attack would change everything in Wolfland, maybe for the better, maybe for the worse. Marcus had just told her what to do next: Lycan King Luther was in charge of the attack, and Elaine was to stay by Kael's side as his trusted mate, making sure he knew she was on his side. There was nothing else she could do. If Kael didn't think she was completely

