on the edge of the table. Despite the lively atmosphere, she felt alone. The furtive glances of the members of the pack often converged on her, curious or s

room for error. From now on, new rules will be put in place. Any unauthorized exit must be reported at least t

, before a man in his thirties, wi

these rules will stifle our

an option, Malcolm. They are necessary to protect our lands, our families. If this seems oppressive

ver run through her. Kael had a way of speaking that left no doubt about his auth

everyone's attention. A man entered, a bright smile on his f

remained the same. Charming, confident, and surrounded by an almost ma

s if they had parted yesterday.

nexpected arrival. Elias walked over, ignoring the questio

hispered, low enough that onl

ied, her voice

dark gaze fixed Elias with an almost palpable

smile never wavering

She wondered what could have happened between these two men to make t

her, but it was Kael who worried her the most. Every time she looked up at him, she felt a strange

hoping to escape the stifling atmosphere. B

he said, steppin

it's all...a lot," s

e of curiosity and tenderness. "You don't have to face ever

spond, a deep voice

a needs rest, not i

his arms crossed over his ch

immer of challenge in his eyes. "Of cours

ra one last look before d

ssion unreadable. " Everything

owing how to respond.

s eyes that made her uncomfortable. As i

going on here, come see me. I want to make su

here was an intensity in her voice, a seriousness that suggeste

out the events of the day. Kael, Elias, the tension in the pack... E

in her mind: that of Kael's eyes, piercing and unfathomabl