Kaiden's Apology

Elara's POV

I woke up screaming.

My body felt like it was on fire from the inside out. Every muscle burned, every bone ached, and something dark and hungry was clawing at my mind, trying to take control.

"Elara!" Alaric's voice cut through my fear. "I'm here. You're safe."

But I wasn't safe. I coul...