Chapter 46: Fair Competition

Vander's POV

The urgent knocking came again, more insistent this time. Elara started to rise from her chair, but I placed my hand gently on her shoulder.

"Let me," I said quietly, my instincts on high alert.

She nodded, sinking back into her seat as I moved toward the door. As I approached, my heightened senses detected a familiar scent.

When I pulled the door open, Jett stood on the threshold, hi