The escape from the docks had been a blur of adrenaline and supernatural tension. Elena's unexpected assistance, the ferry's sanctuary, the wild transformation threatening to consume Samantha—all of it had led to this moment of intimate connection and healing.
In the dimly lit cabin, Samantha's body began to stabilize. The chaotic energy that had been threatening to tear her apart started to settle, guided by her mates' coordinated touch. Each of them—Kai, Marcus, and Callum—brought something unique to her healing.
Kai's werewolf connection to primal energy helped ground her most volatile impulses. Marcus's commanding presence provided psychological anchor. Callum's ancient understanding worked like a supernatural balm, smoothing the jagged edges of her transformation.