As Elena entered her room, Jarno's words echoed relentlessly in her mind. She sank onto the bed, feeling the weight of his advice pressing down on her. He was right, she couldn't continue allowing herself to be pushed around. It was time for her to take control of her life, to shed the insecurities of her past and embrace her current status as the Crown Prince's mate.
The realization struck her with a newfound determination. She had spent her entire life being passive, the punching bag of everyone, but she knew now that she couldn't afford to remain so any longer. If she wanted to survive in the ruthless world of the dragons, she had to stand up for herself.
Though her heart ached at Kai's silence, she knew she couldn't let it slide either. Love aside, his disappearance was unacceptable,
