With a brief nod to the pack members still offering their congratulations, he turned to Elora, who was engrossed in conversation with Mary.
Stepping closer to her, Azriel tenderly kissed her on the forehead, his touch reassuring yet tinged with a sense of urgency. "I'm needed at the border," he explained, his voice calm but firm. Elora's concern was palpable as she searched his eyes for reassurance.
With a reassuring smile, Azriel gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "Everything will be fine, my love," he assured her, his tone carrying a mixture of confidence and determination. "Don't worry."
Azriel signaled to James, his Beta, to join him as they both shifted into their formidable beast forms, their senses heightened and muscles tensed with anticipation. With a shared glance, they da
