LOGINLayla’s POVThe forest feels different the moment I cross through the hidden path. It’s quieter here, the cold air like a blanket that softens every sound. Even my boots thumping against the stone sounds muffled.The soft crunch of snow and the whistling of the wind are the only sounds around me. I
The glare Alexander sends my way has no semblance of mercy or pity. The fire blazing in his eyes is pure, unadulterated loathing. Is this the same man I once loved?“Are you trying to make this worse?” Alexander demands, grabbing my shoulder. I pull back, nearly tripping under the weight of Ben’s bo
Layla’s POVThe pain subsides a bit as the medicine filters into my system, but I’d be lying if I said it completely healed me. It’s more like a quiet burning instead of a raging fire now, but the gashes along my body are still open and sore.So, I start bandaging myself up. I apply topical medicine
“I didn’t destroy anything,” he says. “You did that the moment you stopped acting like the Luna this pack needed.”For a split second, I can’t breathe.“I stopped?” I whisper, stepping into his space once again. I strike his chest, right over his heart, hard enough that he actually sways this time.
Layla’s POVThe silence doesn’t last long when the whispers begin spreading like wildfire. I can feel the warriors’ eyes on us, but I don’t look away from Alexander.Not when I’ve finally decided to speak my mind.Alexander’s grip on Camila’s waist tightens, his entire body stiffening as my words re
Alexander’s POVThe scent hits me from more than a mile away.“That smells like—”“Blood,” I growl. “A lot of it.”“It’s coming from the direction of the camp,” the commander announces, pointing to the left.The camp… Camila and Layla are back at the camp.My wolf rams against the barrier in my mind
Soft cries fill the car, and I let her process what’s happening as we drive. However, she doesn’t have much time because I soon stop the car near the border.“You’ll have to go alone from here,” I murmur as I get out and walk to my trunk. I do wish I could help more, but doing so would cause more pr
“These are the men who attacked us,” Alexander announces and motions to the rogues still kneeling on the floor. “Camila will continue to learn from you, Layla, about the duties of a Delta. I will also remind you, again, not to shirk your responsibility.”Camila glances at me with a slightly uneasy l
Layla’s POVAs we returned to the capital's castle, the warriors wait for us. Beta Steve and I enter the interrogation room to find several rogues lined up and ready for questioning. The men before us are ragged and dirty, looking exactly like the men who attacked us.The guards standing behind them
“We’re not bickering.”“Who says we’re bickering?”Steve’s eyes bounce between us again before he smoothly changes the subject. “This morning, I found traces of the rogues and have made plans to find and capture them.”“I want to revisit the site of the attack as well.”I don’t want to miss any clue







