Chapter 13 Not long after that , Macy passed away . Lena met Blake . The two of them developed feelings for each other during that fateful run through the forest . She also honored Macy's dying wish , staying in the werewolf realm , remaining with Blake's pack , and sealing the mate bond with him . Thus , she gave up her dancing career . Once a radiant and brilliant girl , she was now trapped in a dark , oppressive castle . She struggled in the shadows , suffering . She longed for Blake's love like a flower thirsting for sunlight , seeing him as the only light in her life . But in the end ? That passionate love had decayed and spoiled , a tragic conclusion . Yet , at least now , it wasn't too late to turn back . This time , she would stand on the stage again , reclaim what was rightfully hers . " Gavin , I want to dance again . If there was a place you wish to reach , what harm was there in trying again ? Gavin was momentarily taken aback by the spark of hope in her eyes . He nodded gently . " Alright , dance . Once your injuries heal , you can dance again . I'll accompany you . " bo Lena smiled through her tears , reaching out a hand to Gavin . " It would be my honor to have you , the piano maestro , as my accompanist . " Gavin chuckled softly , giving her fingers a gentle squeeze . " You're saying it's been five years already ? " Blake's voice , filled with disbelief , came from the back seat of the car . He stared out the window at the unfamiliar scenery , furrowing his brow . " So ... does that mean Lena and I have already sealed the mate bond ? " " Then , we must have a child by now ! Noah , I'm going to be a dad , right ? " His heart raced , joy washing over him , lighting up his eyes and mouth . Noah silently turned the steering wheel , his lips parted but no words came out . Blake , however , was growing increasingly anxious , his voice urgent . " Then what's with the blood on the ring? What happened to Lena ? " The car fell into an eerie silence , only Blake's sharp breathing filling the space . " Noah , say something ! What happened ? Did I do something wrong to upset Lena ? Just tell me , and I'll apologize ! " Noah slammed on the brakes , bringing the car to a screeching halt beside a vast area of charred ruins . " We're here" He opened the car door , stepping out quickly , almost running away to stand a little farther off , desperately smoking . Noah's face was shrouded in smoke , and his eyes reddened in secret . Five years ago , when he met Lena through Blake , he was deeply captivated by the bright , vibrant she - wolf . The three of them became inseparable friends . Chapter 13 After they sealed the mate bond , Noah genuinely wished them happiness before returning to the North to take up the Alpha position . But he never thought everything had changed when he came back . Blake watched Noah's lonely , desolate figure , an inexplicable panic creeping into his heart . He slowly turned his head , his gaze falling on the charred ground before him . " Noah , where are we ? " His voice was dry , cracked . " This is your and Lena's home , your pack house . " Blake's pupils trembled . " What ? " ** His eyes widened in horror as he stared at the ruins . " Where's Lena ? Where is she ?! " Noah exhaled deeply , his voice shaking as he spoke . " The fire was too intense . She didn't make it out . " " Shut up ! " Blake yelled , his face twisting with fury . " I don't believe you ! You're lying ! You're lying ! " Like a man possessed , he flung open the car door and tumbled out of the back seat , crashing hard onto the gravel - strewn ground . He clawed his way toward the ruins , hands and feet scrabbling over the debris . " No ... Lena can't be dead . They must be wrong . How could my Lena be dead ? " Sweat streamed down his face as Blake mumbled to himself , mechanically digging through charred rubble with his hands . "Lena , where are you ? " The burnt smell stung his eyes , sending icy chills through his body . " I'm too late . I'm sorry ... I'm so sorry ... " Sharp rocks and cement quickly cut into his fingers , but he didn't seem to feel the pain . He just kept on digging , repeating the motions without thought. Noah tried to stop him , but Blake shoved him aside forcefully . " Get away ! " Blake's eyes were bloodshot , his voice raw with desperation . " Are you all insane ? Why didn't you save her ? She has to be alive ! " He dug through the collapsed wreckage with even more reckless abandon , his hands bloodied , wounds deep to the bone . " That's enough ! " Noah shouted , his fist landing with a heavy punch to Blake's face . He gasped , his voice breaking as he cried out , " Blake , do you think this fire was an accident ? " " She took her own life ! Facing that merciless blaze , she didn't even try to fight it ! She never wanted to live ! "