Nyra VirellionThe third Elder had always been against me, no matter what. My heart started hammering in my chest. One ring had already gone, and I was still frozen there against the bed like a damn statue.“Hey,” Vaerith said softly, resting his hand on my shoulder as he stood right behind me.“You should take that call,” he suggested.After a couple of seconds, I nodded. I hit redial on the missed number.“Elder…” I said slowly into the phone.“Nyra Virellion. We’re heading to the pack to talk things through. There’s a lot to clear up, and a lot at stake for both our pack and theirs. Be ready.”His voice was stern, and just like that, he ended the call before I could even reply.Part of me felt a sting of sadness that he hadn’t congratulated me on my win. I’d won for our pack, but they still showed me zero respect. It hurt, deep down. I’d gone through all of that… for them. Hadn’t I?Vaerith pulled me into a tight hug against his chest, and that brought me back to myself. I knew he’
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