Chapter 161: Running as One

Vander's POV

I stepped back from the left Elara, the one who had been in my arms moments ago, who had begged me to mark her.

I already had the answer in my heart.

And I did. This Elara, the one on my left who promised comfort and escape, wasn't real. The real Elara would never ask me to mark her in a dangerous maze. She would never suggest I give up my responsibilities to my pack.

"Vander?" The le