Chapter 69

Elara's POV

I boarded the plane with my parents' ashes cradled tightly in my arms. Because of the urn, I'd made sure to book business class this time—more space, fewer eyes.

But when I stepped into the cabin, my steps faltered. Aside from the attendants, there was only one other passenger—Zarek Vane, Alpha of the Steelbound Alliance.

Of all the wolves in the world, it had to be him.

"I told you,"