My vision blurs with tears, a mix of fury and heartbreak clawing at my chest. “No,” I say firmly, my voice stronger than I feel. “No, this isn’t happening. She’s not going to get away with this.”
I spin on my heel, my feet carrying me through the hall before I fully register what I’m doing. My wolf hums with urgency, and Eira’s voice is sharp in my mind. “Go to him. Now.”
I find Kael in the study, speaking quietly with one of his betas. He glances up as I burst through the door, his expression shifting immediately to concern. “Talia? What’s wrong?”
My voice shakes as I step toward him, my hands clutching the edges of my dress. “It’s my grandmother,” I manage, barely able to hold back the sob threatening to escape. “Ravena locked her in the dark room. She’s too weak—Kael, she’s going to die if we don’t get her out.”
Kael’s eyes darken, his jaw tightening as he processes my words. Without hesitation, he turns to the beta standing beside him. “Liam,” he says, his voice steady but laced with authority. “Go to the Shadowmere estate. Find Talia’s grandmother and move her to a comfortable den near the mansion. Make sure she has everything she needs.”
Liam nods immediately, his movements brisk as he leaves to carry out the command. Kael turns back to me, his eyes softening as he steps closer, placing a firm hand on my shoulder. “She’ll be safe, Talia. I’ll make sure of it.”
The knot in my chest loosens slightly, but the tears spill over anyway. “Thank you,” I whisper, my voice breaking. “Thank you so much.”
Kael pulls me into a gentle embrace, his warmth steadying me as the weight of the moment settles over us both. “You’re mine now,” he murmurs, his voice low and soothing. “And so is your family. No one will harm her again. I promise.”