Chapter 78: The Cost of Surrender

Elara's POV

I never thought I'd willingly return to Cryptstone Pack territory. Yet here I was, seated beside Vander in his SUV as we approached Krueger's fortress once more.

The fear that had consumed me during my escape was gone.

Every bump in the road sent pain shooting through my still-healing injuries, each twinge feeding the fury building inside me.

My mind kept replaying that moment in our