Chapter 113. Strained Silence

Elizabeth POV

After another quick shower, Daniel and I slept until early evening. A few hours of rest had rejuvenated us both, enough to face tonight’s meeting with the pack. In addition to the usual gathering of all the wolves, my father, my sister, and Grant would be there soon. The thought still sounded strange in my thoughts: Father. Sister. And to think that the word vampire now applied to all three of us—it felt surreal.

I never would have believed that in the span of a single day I’d become a vampire myself, with crimson irises and a newfound appetite, daughter of the king. If someone had told me yesterday that all of this would happen by nightfall, I’d have laughed in their face.

“Are you ready?” Daniel’s smooth voice broke into my reverie.

I looked up at him. His bright blue eyes held a gentle warmth. He extended his hand, waiting for me.

I took a breath, exhaled, and then placed my palm in his. His hand was strong, familiar, grounding. Togethe