Chapter 48

Rayden kept a steady pace beside me, matching my steps as if afraid I would collapse or disappear again. His presence was calm and firm, and for the first time since I left Lucian’s pack, I felt strangely… safe.

“We set out in groups of three,” he said as we walked. “Alpha Caleb hasn’t slept properly since you vanished. The entire pack has been on edge.”

My chest tightened painfully.

I didn’t know whether to feel guilty, angry, or confused. Caleb caused most of ...