*Zara* I almost passed out with relief when Noah came around the corner and spotted me. Things had been spiraling into worse conditions. I just couldn't handle it any longer. Thankfully, he'd come for me, despite how I'd sent him off. I still felt heartbroken about the memory and mate issue, but at least our baby was safe. So was Noah, which was also a relief. Noah emerged from the shadows with Lorelei in tow, covered in blood. Lorelei took a seat on the ground and closed her eyes, clearly gathering her bearings. My focus then shifted to Noah, and I listened to the sounds of battle happening for a moment before wincing. I knew that the conflict would never end if things didn't change, and we'd always have the potential to be in danger. The priestess also had her reasons for being