Elena's P.O.V
"Welcome, Hunter. I wish to see what drives a hunter to challenge the threshold of the Lycan king's training ground."
A flash of discomfort coursed through me, dampening my mood instantaneously as soon as I heard her speak. Rowana was charming in her own way, but the rivalry and tension between us were undeniable. Her presence always felt like a storm on the horizon, threatening to disrupt the delicate balance I tried so hard to maintain.
I mustered a weak smile in Chloe's direction, trying to hide the sudden unease that washed over me. Chloe, always perceptive, seemed surprised by my change in attitude. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly in confusion, but before she could voice her concern, Rowana intercepted.
