Chapter 72

Calla's POV

I woke up with a start, my heart pounding in my chest. Memories from the previous night flooded my mind, overwhelming me with a mix of fear, confusion, and gratitude. It was as if the events were playing out before my eyes once again, each scene etched vividly in my memory.

I remembered being in the hallway of the fortress, surrounded by darkness and the looming presence of my assailants. Their hands had gripped me tightly, their intentions unclear but undoubtedly malicious. It was then that I felt a sudden shift, as if the very air around me transformed. I found myself cradled in the arms of a stranger, their strength and protectiveness providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

And then, like a beacon of light, Lucian appeared. In his majestic alpha wolf form, he unleashed his power, his fury palpable in the air. I could barely comprehend the intensity of the battle that unfolded before me. The clash of fangs and claws, the swirling dance of aggression and defense. I