Chapter 97. The Toast

Freya’s POV

‘Can you feel that Elara?’ I asked my wolf. Leaving the space behind the curtain, I entered back into the party and I could feel the fire searing inside me.

‘Nothing more than usual,’ Elara said in reply ‘Is everything okay Freya? Are you feeling weaker than usual after that session with Rufus?’ Her words were followed by a playful giggle.

‘Yes that,’ I responded ‘And then some,’ I studied the room, no one had noticed me emerge from the large curtain, so it would seem no one knew Rufus and I were even behind there ‘I feel the fire inside me,’ I carried on ‘More So than usual Elara. It’s like its burning me, but I feel no pain.’

‘Interesting,’ Elara said ‘I feel nothing like that, it must just be affecting you.’

‘It seems so,’ I said. Closing my eyes I enjoyed the sensation pulsing through me. The surge of power felt immense, as though I could be unstoppable. ‘I’ve held this power in for so long, and now I’ve been able to accept and re