Hours later, as the dust settled and the last remnants of the Black Faes were driven away, I stood amidst the chaos, my heart pounding with the adrenaline of battle. We had fought fiercely, and together we had triumphed.

Jason approached, his face smeared with dirt and sweat, but his eyes sparkled with pride. "You were amazing, Kelly," he said, pulling me into a fierce embrace. "I knew you could do it."

"Thanks to you and our pack," I replied, the warmth of his body grounding me as the ...