I reached out, placing a reassuring hand on Eloise’s shoulder, forcing a soft, grateful smile onto my face despite the cold dread winding tightly around my ribs.
"I appreciate everything you have done, Eloise," I said softly, my voice sincere. "And thank you for coming so fast. I know a sudden summons like that isn't exactly a gentle invitation."
Eloise managed a faint smile, her shoulders relaxing slightly under my touch, though the underlying worry in her eyes didn't entirely fade. "For you, my Queen, I will always answer. No matter how loud the call. An Alpha's command is one thing, but a call laced with the old magic? It ripples through the soil. I could feel it in my bones before I even realized who was speaking."
"Just please let me know if you hear anything else," I added, lookin
