Chapter 14: Primal Instincts
(Rhysand's POV)
The lingering scent of Lucien's dark magic hung heavy in the air. It twisted like an invisible trail down the corridor where I found her—Elara, standing tense and silent.
Her silver eyes were fixed on some distant point in the shadows, her fists clenched by her sides. Even now, after the Shadow Claw Alpha’s obvious intimidation attempt, she didn’t cower.
But I could still sense the faint traces of fear in her scent. My wolf growled low, a deep vibration rattling through my chest. The very idea of Lucien getting near her, touching her, sent a surge of possessiveness crashing through me like wildfire.
I forced it down. That feeling had no place here. She was not mine. She shouldn’t matter like this.
“Elara,” I said sharply, my voice cu
