เข้าสู่ระบบRavena's POV
The journey back to Moonveil Pack felt longer than it should have. Every mile seemed to drag on, giving me too much time to think and replay my conversation with Queen Seraphine.
But I somehow managed to push the thoughts away as the familiar landscape came into view. Rolling hills, dense forests, and finally, the territory that had been my home since birth.
Upon crossing the border, I was shocked by the sight of everything looking completely di
Evander's POV I had not meant to eavesdrop.I had only come to check on them. That was all. Just a quiet check before I retired for the night, making sure the door was secure, that Erik had settled, that Ravena was not sitting alone in the dark the way she sometimes did when the grief crept back in and she thought no one noticed.But then I heard her voice through the cracked door, and I stopped.
Ravena's POV In the days that followed, whenever Evander and I were in the same room, Erik would immediately position himself between us.If Evander tried to sit beside me, Erik would squeeze into the space, using his small body to create a barrier.If Evander reached for my hand, Erik would grab it first and hold tight.If Evander spoke to me, Erik would make those broken sounds, drawing my attention back to him.It was constant and relentless. Almost comical if it were not so heartbreaking.Evander noticed, of course. How could he not?And being the perceptive man he was, he changed his approach.He stopped moving with the commanding presence of a general and stopped filling rooms with his alpha energy.Instead, he became gentle and… soft spoken. Almost scholarly in his behaviour.He thought it would help. Thought Erik would feel less threatened.But it had the opposite effect.Erik became more agitated and fearful.He would stare at Evander with wide, terrified eyes. Like he was w
Ravena's POV I held Erik, my tears soaking into his hair."I'm so sorry," I whispered over and over. "I'm so sorry. This is my fault. All of it."Erik pulled back slightly and looked at me with those haunted eyes. Then he shook his head and reached for the paper and the brush again, his hand still trembling from exhaustion.
Ravena's POV After our discussion, Evander sent for a physician.An older man arrived within the hour, carrying a worn leather bag, and moving with the calm efficiency of someone who had seen everything.He examined Erik thoroughly, checking his injuries, his leg, his throat, his overall condition.
Ravena's POV We rode without stopping. Without rest. Without mercy for ourselves or the horses.The journey to Ironhold would normally take a full day. But we covered the distance in half that time.By the time the city walls came into view, the horses were lathered with sweat. We were exhausted, but none of that mattered.
Ravena's POV Evander's words broke something inside me.All the grief I had buried. All the pain I had locked away. All the guilt I had carried for years.It all came pouring out."My brother," I gasped between tears. "He might have left someone behind. A son. His fle
Ravena's POVWhen I eventually took his hand, his fingers closed around mine like he had done it a thousand times before. Like it was nothing. But to me, it wasn’t nothing. It was everything. His hand was warm, strong, grounding. And it pulled me forward when my legs didn’t know what to do.We walk
Evander's POVAs I led her deeper into the forest, the night wind moved calmly around us, but I felt anything but calm. My chest was tight, and every step felt heavier than it should have been.Her hand brushed close to mine more than once, so close I could almost feel the warmth of her skin. My wo
Ravena's POVEvander didn’t let go. If anything, he suddenly grabbed my wrist, grounding me. “You were crying,” he said in a low voice. “Why?”“I wasn’t…”“Don’t lie to me.”I tried to pull away, but he held on tight. “Let me go, Evander.”“Not until you talk to me.”“You said I didn’t have to.”“I
Ravena's POVMy head spun for a moment, but then I forced a slow breath through my nose.This wasn’t about them. This wasn’t their mission. This was mine, and I wouldn't let the past ruin this moment for me.I straightened my shoulders back and raised my chin just as Evander’s voice cut through the







