Mag-log inNext, 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 didn't know it had gotten this bad. When they slept together, he never asked her to fully remove her clothes; did that mean that she'd looked like this even then, and he'd had no idea?"Ajax." Kade whispered to his nearby Beta, who stepped forward. "Were you aware of her physical condition?"Th
Samantha's POVMy heart was beating so hard I thought it might pound clean out of my chest."Luna," Amelia blurted out, stepping between me and Natasha, "What are you—""Stay out of this, Gamma." Natasha's voice was as cold as ice. She snapped her fingers at Melvin and a few other Gammas. "Escort El
"I don't tell you how to run your squad, Melvin. Don't tell me how to run mine."The male—Melvin—simply scoffed. His dark eyes scanned me from head to toe like a prize mare at auction before he turned on his heel. "Well. I suppose that's why the women's team always loses against the men's."With tha
Samantha's POV"Elena, are you sure?" Amelia looked uncertain. "You don't have to fight Melvin. He's a seasoned warrior and a male who's about three times bigger than you…"Truthfully, I wasn't actually sure if this was a good idea, but I felt like I had to do it now. Everyone was staring at me, and







