Chapter 27: I’ll do it. For You
(Celeste's POV)
The ache in my arm pulsed like a reminder of Lucas’s claws digging into my scars. My wolf flinched at the memory, shrinking further inside me.
But I didn’t have time to dwell. Elder Eleanor’s chambers weren’t far, yet the weight in my chest made every step feel heavier.
Nina walked beside me, her silent protective presence steadying my weakened legs.
My hands trembled slightly, the faint lingering effects of yesterday’s wolfsbane exposure making every movement uncomfortable.
But I pushed forward, knowing Eleanor would be waiting.
When I reached her chambers, my nose was immediately filled with a familiar mix of bitter, moon-blessed tea and herbs. The air carried the faint whine of her wolf, weak yet still vibrant in its determination t
