Chapter 66: I Love You

Kaden’s POV

Liliana's scream echoes in the air and I sprint through the dense woods, my breath heavy, my senses on high alert.

Evander keeps pace beside me as we weave through the tree “She’ll be alright,” he says through our mind link.

I marvel at the faith Evander has in Liliana, but fear is all I know as we barrel through the trees.

“She’s a tough girl,” he says again and I can only nod in silent reply. Yes, she will get through this. We are on our way, hang in there Liliana.

Suddenly, a pain grips my chest. An ache that transcends physical exhaustion. I halt abruptly, my wolf form dissipating like mist, leaving me standing there, human once more. A tear escapes my eye, tracing a path down my cheek and I touch them with my tongue.

Evander slows down, his own transformation leaving him shirtless, his gaze flickering between me and the trees beyond. "What's wrong?" he asks, frowning.

I struggle to articulate the turmoil within me. Anxiety and sorrow that tighten my throat. It is as i