Kelsey POV

The next morning, bright sunlight streamed through the high window, waking me from a heavy sleep.

The mattress beside me was cold and empty, indicating that Theodore was already gone. He was likely attending to pack business early after yesterday's disaster. I sat up slowly, stretching my stiff muscles.

My body was still tired from using magic, but at least the burning ache in my chest had faded.

After freshening up, I dressed in a simple tunic and tied my hair back before leaving the chamber. I couldn't just sit in a lavish room while the pack suffered. The forest fires had damaged several homes on the outer...