Kaia took another steadying breath, choosing her words with care. “The future will not be always smooth,” she admitted. “Unfortunately, there will still be challenges and pain.”
Markus remained silent, waiting patiently as his mate gathered her thoughts. He knew better than to rush her when she was like this, deep in the throes of her visions.
Finally, she continued. “Kaius has the potential to be a great leader for our pack. He could be just and fair, strong and wise… or he can be miserable and unhappy.” She paused, looking at Markus with quiet sorrow. “It will all depend on his choice of a mate.”
Markus’s heart clenched. He sat up straighter, his brows drawing together.
“What do you mean?” His voice was quieter now, tinged with sadness. “He won’t find his fated one? You know how muc
