LOGINElara's POV "Stay with you?" I repeated, my voice wavering slightly.The idea was both terrifying and tempting. Being around them constantly, in their space, where I'd be surrounded by their scent and their presence was something I would very much love. Staying with Clara meant putting her in danger. Rowan had already shown up at her doorstep once, banging on the door like a lunatic. What if he came back? What if there was no security around to stop him?What if he hurt Clara because of me?The thought made my stomach churn with guilt and fear."I don't want to be a burden," I said quietly."You're not a burden," Draven said firmly. "You're our mate. Taking care of you isn't a burden. It's our responsibility. Our privilege.""it's not something that should be debated," Kael added, "Rowan won't be able to get anywhere near you without us knowing. You'll be safe."I thought about it for a moment longer, weighing my options. Staying with Clara meant constantly looking over my shoulder,
Kael's POVI pressed down harder on the accelerator, weaving through traffic like the world depended on it. My jaw was tight, my knuckles white against the steering wheel."Slow down before you kill us," Draven muttered beside me, but his voice lacked its usual bite. He was staring out the window, his jaw clenched just as tight as mine."We need to get there now," I said through gritted teeth."We will. But not if we crash on the way."I wanted to argue, but he was right. I forced myself to ease up, just slightly, even though every instinct in me screamed to go faster."Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck," I muttered. "How could this happen?"Draven didn't respond. He just kept staring ahead, his fingers drumming against his thigh.By the time we pulled up to the company, my heart was pounding. Smoke poured from the upper floors, thick and dark, billowing into the sky. People were streaming out of the building, coughing and stumbling."Fuck," Draven breathed.We were out of the car before it even
Kael's POVI pressed down harder on the accelerator, weaving through traffic like the world depended on it. My jaw was tight, my knuckles white against the steering wheel."Slow down before you kill us," Draven muttered beside me, but his voice lacked its usual bite. He was staring out the window, his jaw clenched just as tight as mine."We need to get there now," I said through gritted teeth."We will. But not if we crash on the way."I wanted to argue, but he was right. I forced myself to ease up, just slightly, even though every instinct in me screamed to go faster."Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck," I muttered. "How could this happen?"Draven didn't respond. He just kept staring ahead, his fingers drumming against his thigh.By the time we pulled up to the company, my heart was pounding. Smoke poured from the upper floors, thick and dark, billowing into the sky. People were streaming out of the building, coughing and stumbling."Fuck," Draven breathed.We were out of the car before it even
Elara's POV “You won't even let me work with my father?” I asked in despair and Rowan scoffed. “You want me to stay here and suffer like your slave?”“I know what you want to do, Elara. And I won't allow it. My words are final. You will stay home and not leave until I allow you to.” He growled and I pulled at my hair in frustration.“What do you want from me, Rowan?” I asked in despair. “I've given you everything you've ever asked for. But you won't even let me live my life in peace? What have I done to you? Was it a crime to love you?” “I don't give a damn about your sentimental acts, Elara!” He yelled and I flinched in shock. “I'm your husband. I won't let you go out there to fuck other men when I didn't give you permission to.” He growled and I scoffed in disbelief.“So this is what it's about. Me fucking other men. You think I'm as promiscuous as you are? You think I'd throw myself at anyone just because you do the same?” I yelled back and he suddenly grabbed my chin harshly as
Kael's POV She chuckled, though the sound was weak."Why are you laughing?" I asked, a smile tugging at my lips despite the worry churning in my chest."I'm so happy to see you again." Her voice was soft, but the warmth in her eyes made my heart clench.I moved closer, sitting on the edge of the bed. "Draven's in the bathroom," she said.I reached out, cupping her face gently, careful not to touch any of the bandages. "I missed you so much, baby," I said, my voice low. "I thought I'd lost you.""You didn't." She leaned into my touch, her eyes closing for a moment. "You never will."I kissed her then, soft and slow, pouring every ounce of fear, relief, and love into it. Her lips were warm, and when she sighed against me, something inside me settled."Don't ever do that again," I muttered against her mouth. "Don't leave like that. Not without us.""I didn't leave," she whispered. "I was taken.""You shouldn't go to Rowan alone. I'm sorry we didn't tell you what happened, but this is w
Elara's POV"There's no one out there."Kael's voice was calm, reassuring, but I saw the tension in his shoulders as he walked back inside. His jaw was tight, his eyes scanning the room like he expected someone to jump out from the shadows."Are you sure?" I asked, my voice small.He pulled me into his arms, his hand stroking my hair."I'm sure. You're safe."But I wasn't convinced. The way he held me felt protective, almost desperate.Draven appeared behind him, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Maybe you're just exhausted," he said. "It's been a long day."I wanted to argue, to tell them I knew what I saw. But the way they both looked at me, like they needed me to believe them, made me swallow my words. "Okay," I whispered.Kael kissed my forehead. "Let's get you to bed."I nodded, letting them guide me upstairs.But sleep didn't come easy. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the shadow outside the window. Watching me.******Training the next morning was brutal.Draven pushed me harder
71Elara's povI didn't know what else to do about the whole thing. The fact that there were bodies scattered all over the place something I didn't even understand. I was just so scared, thinking about all the things that was supposed to be done. Where did the men come from? How were they able to
Kael's POV:We have just finished destroying the bugs, the camera's and every other thing it took us a while to search for everything. it reminded me of how we used to play hide and seek.Draven was terrible at hiding."Hey Draven, I just remembered how terrible you were at hide and seek"he smiled
Kael's POV:We have just finished destroying the bugs, the camera's and every other thing it took us a while to search for everything. it reminded me of how we used to play hide and seek.Draven was terrible at hiding."Hey Draven, I just remembered how terrible you were at hide and seek"he smiled
Chapter69Elara's povI was really bothered about the way things were. I knew there was someone watching us, but I didn't know it was this serious. I mean, I had to be thinking too much. My chest drummed so much.Draven saw the picture and immediately frowned. He frowned his face so much causing me







