Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
A horn sounded in the distance—a deep, vibrating tone that made my blood run cold.
"The Hunt," the Elder wheezed from the ground, blood leaking from his ears. "The High Council has released the Hounds of the Void. They won't stop until the Beast is returned to the pit."
Rowan grabbed my hand. The black mark on his neck flared. "We need to move. My estate has ancient wards, but they won't hold the Hounds for long."
"I'm not running," I said, looking at the approaching red storm.
"This isn't running," Rowan said, pulling me toward him until our chests pressed together. "This is regrouping. You’ve just awakened. If you burn out now, the Beast takes over completely, and Kaima vanishes forever. I