Chapter 52

Valeria’s POV

The peace we had now was fragile, held together by unspoken words and careful steps. I didn’t want to risk breaking it by defending a man most others saw as a threat. I would keep my thoughts to myself, no matter how they stirred within me. My father was gone, and without a wolf of my own, Meridia was better off in their hands.

“It’s okay, Kaelen,” I said, hoping my smile would rea