Elena povIt was getting dark fast, the kind of dark that swallowed everything except the crunch of hooves on ice and the soft whistle of the wind. One wrong move, especially near the mountain base, could trigger an avalanche. Lykan had split the scouts—some hunting, some searching for a safe place to camp. Eventually, one found a spot under a rocky ledge with decent cover, and we all made our way there.By the time we arrived, I was exhausted. My legs ached, my head buzzed, and my stomach... felt strange. Again.Scouts quickly set up a rough circle of tents, dug shallow pits for fire, and began cooking whatever small game they'd managed to catch. The flames cast warm orange shadows across the snow, and for a moment, things felt normal.I sat near the fire, hugging my knees, watching the flames dance.Lykan joined me, handing me a portion of roast meat wrapped in cloth. He sat close, his thigh brushing mine, his voice low.“You okay?” he asked, studying my face with a softness he rare
 Last Updated : 2025-06-27
Last Updated : 2025-06-27