The morning sun filtered through the high, arched windows of the Alpha’s quarters, cutting through the darkness in bright, dusty beams. Elena woke with a start, her limbs heavy and her throat completely dry. For a second, the soft charcoal silk sheets beneath her fingers made her think she was dreaming. Then, a sharp, throbbing heat radiated from her left shoulder, bringing the brutal reality of the previous night crashing back into her mind. The rogue attack. The silver light. Marcus’s resurrection. Elena pushed herself up, her heart immediately hammering. She was alone in the massive bed. The heavy scent of cedar wood, winter rain, and fresh earth still hung thick in the air, but the sheets beside her were cold. Marcus hadn't slept here. Through the invisible soul-tether vibrating in her chest, she could feel him. His presence was a distant, restless hum moving through the pack house—calculating, dominant, and intense. A soft knock rattled the heavy oak door before it swung open
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