chapter 44

Alister's POV

"She's your mate..." Elijah's voice carried a resigned tone, acknowledging the difficult position Alister was in.

"...you think I don't know that! I can't do anything!..." Alister's frustration spilled out in his words, his anger mixing with a sense of helplessness.

"Alister... the pack would understand..." Elijah pleaded, attempting to offer solace.

Alister shook his head, aware of the understanding his fellow warriors might possess. They would comprehend his need to protect his mate, but they would also recognize that he was willing to defy every pack rule for her, and that could breed resentment towards her.

"She can handle herself in a fight..." Alister insisted, a glimmer of hope in his voice.

"Against Ava?" Elijah snorted, a hint of skepticism in his tone.

"...she said so herself. You saw the determination in her earlier, didn't you?... Believe that she can do this... believe in the possibility of a miracle..." Alister shared his conviction with Elijah, who blinked