Hope, Love and Trust

Elena - POV

Yuri swiftly moved in front of me, shielding me from the wolf. She sighed in relief and peeked over to see Silas returning to his human form. "Yuri, what happened?" Silas's eyes focused on me. I couldn't help but glance at his nakedness again, feeling like a pervert. Silas caught my eye, and I quickly looked away, my cheeks burning with embarrassment.

Yuri briefed Silas on what had transpired. I saw concern etch onto Silas's face. "Yuri, try to wake them up."

"But won't they question why they all passed out together? That could raise suspicion among the crew," Yuri said, raising a valid point. Silas fell into deep thought. Could I provide a plausible explanation that wouldn't alert the crew?

"What if we blame Jake?" I suggested.

"I don't follow," Yuri replied.

"Yuri, can't we tell the crew that Jake spiked their food and drinks to kidnap me? That you and Silas fought back the abductor he sent?"

"That's an excellent idea. Everyone knows Jake would do anything to harm