Chapter 212

Elara's POV

Tears streaked down Torin's face, raw and unguarded. His voice broke as he whispered, "Thank you… thank you…"

It was the first time anyone had stood by him. The gratitude in his eyes cut through me like claws. My wolf stirred uneasily inside me, knowing too well the desperation of being left alone, unheard, unwanted.

When I finally stepped out of the visitation chamber, Z