Aria’s POVSomething had changed, I could feel it.The pup was fine, but something was different in the house. A howl comes from downstairs. Quickly dressing, I’m about to go and investigate when I automatically howl back. I couldn't control it, it just came. It’s followed by a number of howls outside that seem to be growing.Danger! Tala mutters Get yourself prepared!I remember how mom had made me pack an emergency bag when I was a kid. Images from the night Ryan killed my parents flashed through my head. That feeling of dread sitting in the pit of my stomach.We don’t have time for you to overthink. You need to get ready.Pulling on my trainers. I let out a sigh. I couldn’t help but think of the past. This time was no different. Whatever the danger was, it was most likely coming for me!Tying my hair back from my face, I quickly check myself in the mirror. I looked a mess, but from the sounds of it. I didn’t have time.Leaving the bedroom, I hurry down the stairs and Jacob barges p

Atlas’s POV“You should probably go after her.” Jacob nods towards the door where Aria had just left. That’s exactly what I wanted to do, but there was something about her tone that kept me from chasing after her, almost like she was encouraging me to stay longer and speak to Jacob.“She’s fine, she’s with Athena.”“The doctor? Why? Is it the pup?” He seems concerned, but I wasn't convinced and Ryan definitely wasn't“Nothings wrong with the pup. She just wants to learn about the things that she might experience. You know, while she is pregnant.”“Any woman could tell her about that, why Athena? There was a hint of annoyance in his voice. Did Athena know something about Jacob?“For a start, Aria doesn’t know anyone here. The pack doctor was the one who helped her. Maybe she just wants a friend.”As the words tumbled from my mouth, a wave of guilt washes over me. Ryan had killed Aria’s best friend. He had taken that away from her.Because, just like every other time, I fucked up!‘Self

Aria’s POVAthena had tried to stop me. She had come bursting into the packhouse, telling me that Atlas wants me to stay put. It was the last thing I was planning. Everything felt off, nothing was adding up and before Athena tackled me to the ground, I could see Atlas and Jacob fighting. Tearing into each other with their bare hands.“I’m sorry, Aria. The King really wants you to stay here.” She wails as she tries to hold me down.“Get off of me!”“I’m really sorry, but I can’t do that” she sobbed as she tried her best to hold on to me.“Athena, this is not the time to listen to him!”She continues to sob and moans through her wailing that he was doing it all to help me.Finally slipping out from her grip. I race across the grounds, pulling the small knife out of my pocket. I had slipped it out of the office earlier, just in case I needed something to help me protect myself.I wasn’t looking where I was going and crash straight into Jacob. The small knife doesn’t even touch him. His

Aria’s POVAthena and I had talked this through. Before Atlas had come barging into her home and ripping my apple juice out of my hands. Athena had confessed everything to me. Telling me that she was also my sister. That the people she had called Rogues were actually our father and her mother.The funny thing was, the news of discovering that I had another half sister didn’t phase me one little bit. Not after Diamond and Aesha. After all, Diamond had announced there were others, that they just hadn’t shifted. Who knows how many siblings I had!The fear in Athena’s eyes when she blurted out the truth was heartbreaking. She hadn’t done anything wrong, but it only confused me further. Jacob had saved her from Frederick and yet he was still going to meet him. It wasn’t like I could ask Jacob now, his corpse still laid behind the pack members, his blood seeping into the cool grass.Our plan wasn’t going to change. I would lead them all directly to Frederick’s location. Athena would try and

Atlas’s POV“I can’t wait any longer.” I had heard nothing more from Aria, not since she had mentioned something about being near a stream.“You have to, you need to pay attention to what she is telling you.” Athena clamps her hands together, pleading with me to remain here.“I can’t, I can feel it, something is wrong. And she hasn't told me anything since a few hours ago.”“Has she said something is wrong?”“No, but….”“Then you have to stay put.” She cuts me off, annoying me further. People didn’t cut me off mid sentence, especially if they knew what was good for them.I glare at her and she quickly sits down, “I’m sorry, it’s just, Aria has given me strict instructions. It's hard you know. I don't want to betray my sister and I also don't want to betray the Lycan King.”“You kept that quiet too, didn't you! Sisters!” I wasn’t annoyed that Aria had another sibling. In some ways I expected it. If Frederick had gone around impregnating wolves, then there was every chance that she had