CHAPTER 19

While Alexander assembled his council to come to a decision, Scar and Shadow were left to their own devices. Being home brought back so many memories, the narrow streets where she and Seath used to explore, the small shop where they would buy sweets, and the forest beyond the city where they would go on adventures. It all felt like a lifetime ago, growing up here ... their attempt to escape.

Scar wandered the streets, lost in thought, the events of the past week weighing heavily on her mind. It was hard enough to balance her duty to her pack with her duty to Damon and the wolves , but now she had to worry about this rebel threat as well. She didn't know how much more she could take.

Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder and jumped. Turning around, she saw that it was only Shadow .

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you," he said sheepishly. She'd forgotten he was there with her, watching her every move.

"It's okay," Scar replied, barely able to muster a smile. "I was just