KaelenThe pale, silver light of dawn was just beginning to bleed through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the penthouse, casting long, sharp shadows across the shattered mahogany desk.I kept my arms wrapped tightly around Elara, her head resting securely against my chest as her breathing slowed into a deep, peaceful rhythm. The heavy, sweet scent of strawberries and cream had settled into a warm, comforting blanket over the room, completely overriding the toxic sting of Susan’s panic. The crescent crest on her throat was still warm against my collarbone, pulsing with a faint, golden light that bridged our minds in perfect, silent symmetry.Inside my skull, Lou was finally quiet, curled up like a massive, content guardian at the edge of my consciousness. “The territory is clean,” my wolf murmured, his blue eyes softening. “The vipers are beneath our boots. Rest fast, Kaelen. The sun is coming.”"You should get some sleep," Elara whispered, her voice rough and low against my shou
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