LOGINAva's POV I followed the tracks with my eyes. They came from the forest, circled the cottage, and disappeared back into the trees. And there wasn't just one set—there were multiple tracks, at least three or four different wolves. "This doesn't make sense," I whispered to myself. "Silver Creek has
Ava's POV I pulled open the door and stepped into the hallway, half-expecting another binding spell to stop me. When none came, I took a deep breath of freedom and pulled out my phone. Nina answered on the second ring. "Ava? Everything okay? It's pretty late." "No, everything is definitely not ok
Ava's POV Mom's eyes flashed with anger, and for a moment, I glimpsed something almost feral in her expression. "No right?" she repeated with a cold laugh. "I'm your mother. I've protected you your entire life from things you can't even imagine." I turned toward the door, grabbing my jacket from
Ava's POV I stood up, fists clenched at my sides. "You put them away? They're not yours to 'put away.' Half of those books belong to me!" "They're family heirlooms, Ava," she countered calmly, setting her purse down on the counter. "And as the elder witch in this household, I decide when and how t
Ava's POV "You're under stress. Emotional turmoil can trigger latent magical abilities." Odelia rose from her chair abruptly. "You should be careful, Ava. Control is essential. Don't let your emotions overwhelm you." I set my coffee down, studying her face. "Mom, what aren't you telling me? This f
Ava's POV Nina's car hummed quietly as we drove away from the Storm Valley Pack house. The silence between us was heavy, filled with my unspoken heartbreak and Nina's concerned glances. I couldn't hold it in any longer—the dam broke, and tears flooded down my face. "He was with her just last week,







