Chapter 32 - An Internal Chaos

As she attempted to comprehend what she had just witnessed, she let out sharp intakes of breath. She felt lightheaded and confused as the words, vision, and dream all swirled about in her head. “Ahem ahem ahem” her trail of thoughts were interrupted by Jake clearing his throat. “Woman, are you alright?” he asked as he stood by the doorway looking at her with concern. After assuring him all was well, they left her chambers to head back to the army. ‘Come now woman, break time’s over” he said and smiled. “It's Ella” she said as she followed him out and he laughed again. Meanwhile, Damien moved quickly and deliberately toward Alpha Brannon's office back at the Brannon's estate. Despite the long and exhausting day, his mind remained clear and concentrated on the task at hand. Everyone was on edge because of the recent surge in the rogues' activity around the estate's boundary, and Damien knew Alpha Brannon would demand a detailed report on the circumstances. “Come in” a deep voice