Chapter 23. Secret Ability

There was only one man who ever called her by that nickname.

“Kael?” she whispered.

And there he was, Kael Moore. That familiar tousled blond hair, those warm brown eyes, staring back at her like no time had passed at all. He was the son of the Alpha of the Ashborne Pack, the southern pack closest to their territory. She and Kael had practically grown up together, childhood sweethearts in every way that mattered.

He smiled warmly and let out a relieved hum. “Thank the Heavens you’re safe.” Without hesitation, he stepped into the carriage and quickly began untying her restraints. Once she was free, he pulled her into a tight embrace.

“I was so worried,” he murmured against her hair.

Althea bit the inside of her cheek, her body stiffening in his arms. Shame crawled up her spine. She couldn’t bring herself to return the hug fully. Not anymore. Not after what happened. She had already lost the one thing she once believed she would save for Kael… h