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
Elena’s POV“So it’s you who I was searching for all along…”I stared at Kade for a long moment, not sure now to react to that statement.He had been… looking for me?I couldn’t tell if he meant Samantha—the girl I hadn’t been in more than seven years—or the healer that the rogues called “Silver One
Kade’s POV“Nightshade pack.” Kade scrubbed his hands over his face. “I haven’t set foot there in years.”“My agents say that the healer was spotted driving that way, Sir,” Ajax said. “Since the young Alpha’s ceremony is in a few days, it’s likely that the renowned healer was invited.”Kade furrowed
Elena’s POVWhen Kade was gone, Tyler turned to me, his face full of worry. His hard expression had softened, and he gently gathered me into my arms, embracing me tightly.“It’s alright, Ellie,” Tyler said. “We’ll send him away if you want; you don’t have to go down there.”My father rushed over the
“Sorry, folks!” my father’s Beta’s voice called out. “Everyone stay put while we get the lights back on!”The crowd stayed still while they waited. However, I knew the room like the back of my hand, even in the dark. I took this as an opportunity to slip away unnoticed, so I began carefully picking







