A week had passed since Maya had slipped through the fingers of her family and mate, vanishing into the wind. Despite every effort from the royal family, they hadn’t been able to locate her. Search parties had scoured the land, and even the most skilled trackers failed. The situation had grown dire, and Queen Elena was inconsolable. The loss of her daughter had left a gaping wound in her heart, one that no amount of reassurance or promises could heal.
Kai had managed to reconcile with Elena after the heated arguments that initially tore them apart, but the damage had been done. The rift between them lingered, like a bruise that refused to fade. Their bond was strong, but this event had left a stain on their relationship that would take time to mend. Elena still cried herself to sleep, tho
