Chapter 199

Harper’s POV

The wind was soft tonight and I sincerely think this is what the pack needs at the moment. We have been through a lot in the last few months. This is a perfect moment for me to breathe. My heart beat fast as I searched the field, my eyes darting from shadow to shadow until I finally saw him.

Lucas.

He was there, standing near the weapons rack, his shirt half open. His movements were sharp but tired as he checked his blades, testing their balance like he always did before a fight. He looked so breathtaking, and it hit me again just how close I had come to losing him.

I swallowed hard and forced my feet to move. Each step toward him felt heavier than the last.

He turned at the sound of my footsteps. For a second, he looked confused . “Harper?”

“Hey,” I breathed out, trying to sound calm, but my voice came out shaky. “We haven’t talked ever since you got back.”

“I’ve been resting.” He gave a small, tired smile. “The realm al