Elena - POV

Drake and I sat together throughout the entire journey to Canada. Drake had a talent for making people happy, and his witty remarks were a hit with the team. There was a lightness in the air that lifted my spirits. I tried not to dwell on Silas's confession, but it kept intruding into my thoughts. It was still hard to accept that shifters existed and weren't just a myth. I wondered what else existed in the world.

"Are you okay?" Drake asked. I gave a brief nod and forced a ...