Ravenna's POVI sat in the cramped Omega dormitory and slowly ate breakfast. I stared straight ahead of me as I shoved vegetables and beef into my mouth. This room felt like a prison.My stomach churned. Damn it! I missed the lodge’s luxury, the soft beds, the warmth, everything! Now I was nothing more than a junior assistant. After I had tasted power, I was back to the ground.Right now, I am bored in the dorm. Franka was off to serve the Luna. I envied her. At least she was close to the Luna. I was stuck here. My title was gone, and my revenge had suffered a setback.Astrid was asleep on her cot. She had been resting more and more these days after her recovery.I munched on my food and let my thoughts roam. How could I win back Selena's trust? Our relationship had gone sour.Astrid stirred on the bed. She sat up and yawned."Did you rest well?""Maybe I'm way too rested.""What do you mean?"“I’m tired of this,” Astrid got off the bed. “I lie here, and do nothing. I want to go back
Ravenna's POVI moved through Bloodmoon’s halls with quick steps. My heart pounded with a mix of anger and desperation. Would Kael agree to help me? Our last meeting hadn't gone so well. I couldn't help wondering if Kael had somehow connived with Cecelia to bring me back to him. Those words burned in my mind. Go back to Kael.Damn it. I hated him. If he didn't give me that stupid vision, I would have gone to Longclaw and if I got attacked, I would have survived. Just like Felicia. "No more believing in seers after this," I muttered just before I reached Kael’s door. My fist hovered on the door. I didn’t want to do this. But I had to. Cecilia said Kael was the only option. I couldn't see any other way out. I finally knocked and waited. Kael opened and his eyes glinted when he saw me. “Oh, Vexley,” he said. “Couldn’t stay away, could you? I thought you would never come back.”"You are a seer. Shouldn't you have seen that I would need your help?"Kael chuckled. "That's smart. But v
Ravenna's POVI stared at the woman. I had never seen her before, not even while I was asking around for information."Who are you?""I’m Cecilia,” she answered. “Longclaw's greatest seer.”“Oh, a seer. What are you doing here?” I demanded.After my experience with Kael, I was wary of people with magical gifts. My hand hovered near the dagger at my thigh and my fingers itched.Cecilia’s gaze didn’t flinch. “I saw visions. You and her, attacked by a rogue wolf. I know why you came in search of proof of Felicia’s assassination.”My breath caught. “Did it really happen?”“Yes.” Her tone cut like a blade. “But every soul in this pack has been warned. Deny it. Keep it quiet. Avoids trouble with Bloodmoon. Felicia has also been paid to stay silent.”No wonder all of them pretended to have no idea what I was talking about!I clenched my jaw and anger burned my throat. “So Felicia won’t tell Selena the truth? Since she has been paid."“She doesn’t plan to.”I sighed. Damn it. If she kept sile
Ravenna's POVI slipped out of the Omega dormitory before dawn. I pulled my cloak tight against the morning chill. Astrid and Franka followed. We were on our way to the stables.“Wait, Franka. Why don't you stay back? Be our eyes and ears here,” I whispered."Fine, I'll stay. I'll make sure nobody knows you're gone.""Thank you."We shared the briefest of hugs and then parted ways. Minutes later, Astrid and I reached the stables, where Ronan’s three horses waited. I didn't like that I had to beg his favor, but I needed it. We mounted and rode out through the rear pack gates.The forest path stretched out. Distant howls echoed. My hand rested on my dagger, ready to handle any intruder.Astrid rode beside me. “Why do I feel we're walking into trouble?”“I don't feel good as well,” I admitted. “But I need the evidence. I can't go back. Do you want to?""No. Let's do this." We pushed on and the path narrowed.Mud sucked at the horses’ hooves. My arm throbbed from my old injury. We got clo
Ravenna's POVI got into the cramped room with Astrid and Franka beside me. The corners were grimy, the walls bare, and the single window had cracks. It broke my heart to come to a place like this after I had enjoyed the luxury of that special lodge.My jaw tightened as I tossed my small bag onto a creaky cot.“Astrid, go back to the trainee lodge. It's far better than here." I settled on the cot.Astrid shook her head. “No, I had fun with you and Franka when things were good. I’m not leaving now.”I wasn't sure if I should thank her for her loyalty. Anger surged through me as I looked around. This place sucked!We unpacked our things in silence. Honestly, this tiny room was a slap in the face. It showed how hard I had fallen so far. My status was gone.Kael’s face flashed in my mind. He caused this. I clenched my fists and grit my teeth.Franka dropped her bag after she had taken out all the clothes. “This place is not that bad, right? It's a cozy little den, perfect for rebels like
Ravenna's POVI arrived at the entrance of the crypt and a gentle voice urged me in. “Vexley. In here.”I stepped into the dim lighting. Felicia stood against a cracked sculpture. Her arms were folded on her chest and her eyes were hard and calculating.“Tell me what happened at Longclaw. Was there an attack or nothing happened at all?"Felicia’s lips curled. “Something happened. I mean that's the point of calling you here. There was indeed an assassination attempt. Two Silvertip wolves with silver blades waited in the woods leading to the Longclaw territory. They came at me, but I was ready. I killed one, scared the other off.”My pulse quickened. This was proof that I was right. It was something to take to Selena, to claw my way back to Chief Advisor.“Then tell her,” I stepped closer to Felicia. “Tell Selena there was a plot, that Kael’s vision was real. She is furious with me. She already demoted me and it could get worse. You can make her see the light.""That's what I intend to