COLE "A beach?" Dominic asked, raising an eyebrow. "Cole, we live in the middle of a mountain range. The nearest ocean is a five-hour drive through enemy territory." "I’m not talking about the ocean, Alpha," I said, leaning against the map table. "I’m talking about Hidden Lake. The south shore has white sand, and the water is deep. It’s private, it’s safe, and Raven needs a break before she loses her mind." Dominic looked at Raven, who was staring at a stack of supply reports with a look of pure misery. He sighed and nodded. "Take the armored SUV. And take Jax." "Jax is busy training the new scouts," I said with a grin. "Just me and Raven. I’ll keep her safe." The drive to Hidden Lake was quiet. Raven leaned her head against the window, watching the pines go by. I could feel her stress—it was like a cold, jagged rock in my chest. I reached over and took her hand, letting my static bond hum a low, soothing tune. "We’re almost there," I promised. When we arrived, the lake was a sh
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