LOGINNext, it was my turn. The shift took a moment longer than it should have, even though tonight was the full moon. I frowned, digging deeper for my wolf’s power. Finally, the shift happened, but it was slow and uncomfortable.“Ava?” I asked.“Must be the new body.”“You’re sure that’s all?”“Yeah…”Ka
Elena’s POVI woke the next morning to a throb in my head that was definitely well-deserved. The fire had burnt down to embers overnight, leaving behind little more than a thin tendril of smoke that curled up into the morning air. Everything smelled like ash and moonshine, and I groaned, rolling ont
By now, Natasha should have sent that backup that was promised. She had said that there was another person who would take over Ivy’s training, helping her hone her abilities—whatever those were—until the time was right. Serena’s position should have been relieved.That person was supposed to come da
Serena’s POVThree. Fucking. Months.It had been three months and a day since Natasha had sent Serena into the deep wilderness with this little brat, promising to send someone to relieve her soon, and nothing had happened yet.Elena was dead. Kade was in mourning—wouldn’t that be the perfect time to
There was a long pause.Finally, Kade answered, “I didn’t know it was that bad.”“No. You knew,” I said, looking up at him sharply. “You saw my bruises every time you called me to your room. You touched my body and felt the bones. You knew, Kade. You knew.”His lips parted, but he didn’t speak.I pu
Elena’s POVBy the time I made it out of sight of the campfire, I regretted everything.“Oh, Goddess.” I passed my hands over my face and leaned against a tree, swaying slightly where I stood. “I never should have had anything to drink,” I whispered.Ava chuffed. “Tell me about it.”I sank down unti
Kade’s POV“I’ll have no choice but to pull out of this trade agreement if we can’t come to a compromise, Alpha Atwood. I’m sorry, but I have to look out for my people, too.”Kade crossed his ankle over his knee beneath the table, leaning forward on his elbows. Across the table, the opposing Alpha g
I dropped my bag and rushed forward, throwing myself into my brother’s arms.“Tyler,” I murmured into his chest, “I missed you.”He rested his chin on top of my head. “I missed you too, sister.”We held each other for a long moment, just savoring each other’s comfort.“Alright, alright. That’s enoug
Kade’s POVWas that…No. It couldn’t be.The woman with black hair and green eyes that Kade briefly locked gazes with across the crowded tavern space wasn’t Elena. Not only did she look nothing like Elena, who had silver hair and bright blue eyes like the sea on a sunny day, but Elena wouldn’t dare
Natasha’s eyes flashed. “How dare you. You little slut—”“ENOUGH!”Samson’s bellow cut through the argument like a blade. Even my own wolf bristled in fear, and his anger wasn’t even directed at me. He whirled on his wife and pointed at the door.“Get out, Natasha. Go to your chambers and cool off,







