Kael’s POV

I left Aria with the healer, but it felt like tearing flesh from bone. My wolf clawed at me, begging to stay, to guard her, but fury drove me. I needed answers.

And there was only one name echoing in my head.

Elena.

Every step down the corridor cracked like thunder beneath my boots. Pack members scattered out of my way. They could feel it — the storm in my chest, the darkness burning in my eyes. I wasn’t just angry. I was murderous.

By the time I reached Elena’s quarters, my hands were fists. I didn’t bother knocking. The door slammed open against the wall, and there...