Chapter 102: Old Friends and New Tensions

Elara's POV

As Zarek walked away, the strange heat that had surged through my body gradually subsided. My wolf, which had been pacing restlessly beneath my skin, slowly calmed. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart.

It must be anger, I told myself. Just the lingering resentment after all this time.

I turned to Vander, forcing a smile I didn't quite feel. "Let's find a new hotel qu