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Cora's POVAs Jasper walks away, it’s obvious to me that he’s upset. But I can’t for the life of me figure out what’s got him so torn up. Why was he so on edge? What could he possibly be so bitter about? Aren’t I trying to keep the peace within his pack? It’s strange that he’d hold so much resentment for me, just because I’m trying not to hurt someone. That shouldn’t be something he considers wrong. Besides, my decision not to let Alexis come to harm is for the good of the pack. After all, if other pack members found out that their powerful Alpha Jasper was subjecting she-wolves to harsh punishments just to appease his newly-announced Luna, what would they think of them? It’s not a good look–I don’t understand why he can’t see that. Suddenly, there’s a rapid knock at the door, tearing me from my thoughts. “Come in!” I call, standing up abruptly and pacing back and forth in distress. Felicity rushes in, her voice urgent. “Cora, Teresa’s awake!” “Is she okay?” I ask, rushing towa

Cora's POVAfter seeing her parents, it seems that Teresa has finally calmed down enough for Felicity and I to feel comfortable leaving her for awhile. “You want to grab something to eat?” Felicity asks as we make our way back to the pack house. I shake my head. My stomach is still churning with the anxiety of Teresa’s horrible experiences, as well as my fight with Jasper earlier. “I don’t think I can eat right now,” I say. “Maybe later? I think maybe right now I just… I just need some rest.”“Makes sense.” Felicity shoots me a bittersweet smile. “Take care of yourself, yeah?” “I’ll try.” As we get to the pack house, Felicity pulls me into a tight hug. I’m a bit taken aback, but the physical contact is well-needed. I hug her back and bury my face into her shoulder. “Things will be okay,” she assures me. “I know it seems turbulent right now, but the Moongrove pack has been through so many awful things and still survived. Jasper is a strong leader. He’s always done incredible thin

Cora's POVI can’t even begin to fathom how much of a jerk Jasper really is. “Give me a kiss and I’ll tell you,” he’d said. So I kiss him. I lean in close and press my lips against his and wrap my arms around his shoulders. The kiss feels like it burns, an undeniable passion for better or for worse. He grabs my waist and pins me against the desk possessively, and I can feel it in how he touches me, in how he holds me–Jasper knows I’m his. He’s just toying with me at this point. But once I break the kiss, I look up at him with wide, expectant eyes. “Tell me your decision,” I demand. Jasper smirks, pulling away and leaving me sitting on the desk. “I don’t think so,” he replies.“Tell me,” I snap, blood beginning to boil. What could he possibly stand to gain by batting me around like this? “I’m not telling you anything,” Jasper says.Somehow, that’s the last straw. Frustrated and angry enough to do something I’d otherwise regret, I leap off the desk and make my way towards the

Cora's POVAs we step out of the dungeon, I’m still rattled by everything I’ve just seen. “That was… I say slowly, glancing over at Jasper. He nods. “You okay?”“Yeah,” I reply. “We did what was necessary. I just… I’ve never been through anything like that before.” “I understand,” Jasper says. I hadn’t expected Jasper’s infamous reputation to be more effective than me stabbing the guy. Once Jasper had stepped in, though, the interrogation went by like it was nothing. It had gone surprisingly smoothly after that. William Ashford had spilled everything–his accomplices, their secret codes, the locations of their operations…All of it. When I found out that Liam truly hadn’t been involved with any of the terrible things Teresa had been put through, I was surprised by the wave of relief that washed over me. I’m still trying to figure out what it means. Why do I care if he’s a good person or not? Why do I still want to think the best of him, despite everything that’s happened? Maybe…

Cora's POVThere’s a small path near the edge of the Moongrove pack’s territory, close to the forest. I capture its location in my mind, planning out my route. The path will lead out towards the eastern continent–a land filled with untouched mountains, lakes, and rivers. There aren’t a lot of packs living out that way–and even the ones that do won’t know who I am. Maybe it’s the fresh start I need. I stand in the center of my room and ponder my plan. There’s going to be a small dinner this evening–just me, Jasper, Felicity, Gamma Rogers, and Beta Smith. I’ll find a way to slip away quietly and head back to my room early, then regroup there. I stack a bundle of clothes as well as some rations and tools in the corner of my wardrobe, then cover them with dirty laundry to keep them hidden and avoid suspicion. I’m sure there’s stuff I’m forgetting. I’m sure there’s lots more I need. But right now, the most important thing is that I get away from here. That evening, I sit with everyon