POV: Elijah
As Freya turned towards me, still holding my hand, her expression was dumbfounded. "Did you know this would happen?" she whispered.
I gulped and put on a guilty expression, hoping it might mitigate my troubles.
"I was indeed aware that completing the mate bond with you and Ymir would grant us incredible strength, and the pack would feel the transition. It wouldn't surprise me if even the more potent Alphas from the neighboring packs could feel it." I paused, searching her eyes. Raoul rose to his feet, and the others followed, crowding around Freya with excitement, offering their congratulations. I expected to see the familiar distress on her face from social pressure, but to my surprise, her cheeks had a rosy tint, and she thanked everyone with a soft smile. I couldn't help
