Kael's POV My heart was pounding so hard I thought it would rip off by itself. This was scary as hell.My wolf was going insane, clawing at me, snarling and snapping, demanding I do something, anything to make sure she was okay.I ran faster, my feet tearing across the ground, Elara's limp body cradled in my arms. Her blood was warm against my skin, staining my body, and her breathing was so shallow I could barely hear it.She was dying.The thought made my wolf howl with rage.I opened the mindlink, snarling into it as I pushed myself to run even faster. "Rufus! Get to the palace now. If you're not there by the time I arrive, I'll rip your spinal cord out, before ripping your head off.""I'll be there, my King," the healer's voice echoed back, panicked and breathless. "I'm almost there.""Almost isn't good enough," I growled, my vision blurring with fury. "Be there."I didn't wait for a response. I just ran, Draven right behind me, his wolf's presence dark and oppressive in the bon
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