Chapter 72

**Kaelen

"I can't do it, Vanya," I confessed, my voice filled with uncertainty as I gazed into her determined eyes. The weight of the Lycan King's legacy bore down on my shoulders, threatening to crush my resolve.

I'd been so sure of our path when Maeve told the story, but when faced with the reality, I wasn't sure I could shoulder it.

"I understand the significance, but I'm not sure I'm ready for