Chapter 53 A Choice Between Loyalty And Freedom

Dane stood at the edge of the Ghostwood Forest, the wind brushing through his dark hair. His heart pounded in his chest as he thought about the conversation he’d had with his mother, Raya, and the other elders. His feelings for Kaela had grown deeper with each passing day, and he knew it was time to take their bond to the next level. The mating bond wasn’t just a bond; it was a promise, an unspoken contract between them, but it had to be mutual. He was ready to commit, ready to step up and offer his future to her. His mother had given him the green light, but there was a lingering doubt in his mind—what if Kaela wasn’t ready? What if everything they were fighting for was too much to bear, even with the promise of a life together? He couldn’t help but feel a growing urgency. With every battle ahead of them, every choice Kaela made, he could sense the strain on her. The last thing she needed was someone holding her back.