“We are almost there, Alpha,” Marcus, his beta and most trusted friend, said. His voice carried a weight of concern as he glanced at the rearview mirror. His eyes lingered on Elaine, lying silently in the backseat. “She hasn’t stirred once since we left… not even during the flight.”
Darius tightened his jaw, forcing his emotions under control.
“Thank you, Marcus. Drive straight to the pack hospital. She needs to be looked at immediately.” His voice was calm, but the tension beneath it was impossible to miss.
Marcus gave a sharp nod. “I’ll mind-link the pack doctor right away. Still, I can’t believe what she endured back at Silverblade, Darius. No one should have to go through that.”
Darius exhaled heavily, his hands curling into fists.
“No wonder she smelled of loneliness when I found
