Chapter 47: The Path to Freedom

Elena watched as Liam walked away, his shoulders tense, his hands clenched into fists at his sides. His entire body radiated frustration, grief, and something else—fear.

She couldn't blame him.

Faye wasn't just a name to Liam. She had been his mate. His pack. His family. And now, he was being told that she was alive—or at least, something close to it.

But more than that, there was the warning.

Her body still felt cold from the Celestials' final words.

"Your return has reached its end."

She had always thought she had more chances. That no matter what happened, if she failed, if she died—she would wake up again. Start over.

But now?

That safety net was gone.

She wouldn't get another chance.

The thought sent a sharp chill down her spine.

"Elena."

She turned to see Dexter watching her, his crimson eyes unreadable.

"You look like you just saw death itself," he noted, arms crossed.