CHAPTER 48

"Dom!"

I locate him in the training grounds, cutting wood.

My footsteps rush toward him, and I see his back stiffen at my voice.

"Dom!"

"What is it, Astrid?" he sounds agitated, not sparing me a glance.

I spit out my words, desperate for his assistance.

"Kael! He... he went to attack my pack. I need to stop him, Dom... please..."

He doesn't reply. Instead, he continues to slam the hammer onto the wooden log.

Beads of sweat drip down his chin, and his jaw stays hardened.

"Dom! I am talking to you—"

"There is nothing that can be done, Astrid. It's too late."

"No! You don't understand! He is going to harm my family! Please, Dom! Please! You are the only one here... I don't have any friends or—"

"Then you should have made more friends. Your bad."

He picks up the log, hoisting it onto his shoulder, and starts walking away from me.

My heart drops.