Chapter 147 Challenging Rowan

• ~ Elara ~
• The early morning sun cast long shadows across the training grounds as I made my way toward the sparring circle. The air was crisp, and the scent of pine filled my lungs, but my mind was focused. Determined. I couldn’t afford to let another day pass without taking action. I needed to speak to Rowan.
• As I approached, I saw him in the middle of a group of warriors, their muscles rippling with each swing of their practice weapons. Rowan, the pack’s gamma, was tall and imposing, his sharp features lined with concentration as he led the warriors through a series of drills. His authority was unmistakable, and I knew he held sway over much of the pack’s security. He was the only one who could make a difference, who could listen to reason and take the necessary precautions to protect the gem.