“Lucian, I know how much Isla means to you. We’re doing everything we can to find her and protect the pack. But you need to trust me. Right now, your wolf is fragile. You’ve pushed yourself too far, and if you don’t heal, you’ll be no use to Isla, or anyone else.”
Lucian glared at Kael, his voice low and cold. “You expect me to lie here while she’s out there, alone and in danger? She’s my mate, Kael. My responsibility.”
“I know,” Kael said firmly, though his voice wavered with emotion. “But the Bloodfangs are still trying to break through our defenses. They’re relentless. If you charge out there without being at full strength, you’ll put yourself, and everyone else, in even more danger. Isla wouldn’t want that.”
Lucian growled in frustration, but Kael stood his ground. “For now, you nee
