ELENA POVThe base of the mountain felt colder and more ominous as we waited, my heart hammering in my chest. I could sense the battle raging at the peak, where Arthur was facing Alpha Johnson alone. The thought of him up there, fighting with everything he had, tore at me. Lina clung to me, her small body trembling, and I hugged her tightly, trying to hide my own fear.When Chris, Jonah, and the other shifter finally arrived, I felt a flicker of hope. Chris, Arthur’s Beta, was someone I had only recently come to know, but his loyalty and strength were unquestionable.Jonah said, “We’re here.”I turned to him immediately.“Jonah, take Lina,” I ordered, my voice firmer than I felt.Jonah hesitated, his eyes searching mine for a sign that this was truly the right move. I nodded, more to convince myself than him.“I need to help Arthur.”Lina’s grip tightened, but I gently pried her away, kissing her forehead.“Stay with Jonah, sweetheart. I’ll be back with Arthur.”Lina didn’t want to le
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