The Black Moon Pack descended into unprecedented chaos . The Alpha heir had fallen in battle , and his younger brother's impersonation cast doubt across the pack . Some argued that Liam should immediately face the pack's harshest punishment . Others insisted that , as the only one of Alpha blood , he deserved a chance at redemption . Meanwhile , Kael and I enjoyed a rare moment of peace at his estate . The sun dipped low in the sky as we lay together on the bed , and I could hardly bear the weight of his passion . I gasped , " No more ... please ... I can't ... really can't ... " For an entire day , I had barely left the bed . Kael's hand brushed over the mate mark on the back of my neck , his own imprint lingering there . Yet his voice held a note of uncertainty . " Elena ... may I ask you something ? " " What is it ? " I turned to face him . " Am I ... better at making you happy than he ever was ? " I froze . I had never expected this fearless warrior on the battlefield to reveal such vulnerability now . " Kael ... " " I know you had deep feelings for him , " he said , eyes dimming , " even though he betrayed you , those beautiful memories ... "