Chapter 156 Facing Alpha Callum

• ~ Elara ~
• The morning light filtered softly through the small window of my temporary room, the faint scent of pine and earth lingering in the air. The Eastwind Packhouse had a serenity to it, unlike the tense and oppressive atmosphere I had left behind in Silverwood. But even in this calm, I couldn’t shake the heaviness that had settled over me since my banishment. The accusation from Seraphina still rang in my ears, and the loss of my home and my mates weighed heavily on my heart.
• As I pulled on a simple tunic and leggings, preparing to meet Alpha Callum, I steeled myself for yet another confrontation. I wasn’t sure what to expect from him—he could be just as quick to judge as Kieran had been. But I had to try. The safety of the gem depended on it, and I wouldn’t let Draven win, no matter the cost.