I nodded, hoping he was right. As we approached the car, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out to find a message from one of the scouts, with an attached photo.My heart leaped into my throat as I opened the image. It showed a woman who looked remarkably like Olivia boarding a boat. The time
AvaI stood beside Chris, both of us leaning over Dedrick’s lifeless body in the morgue. The harsh fluorescent lights cast an eerie glow over his pale skin, making him look even more ghostly than he already was. The sterile smell of disinfectant mixed with the underlying scent of death, making my st
Once we were fully protected, the scientist led us around the side of the Packhouse and through the gate that led to the gardens. The sight that greeted us was worse than I had imagined, and I felt my stomach twist immediately.Before, the fungus had been sporadic, eating up the occasional plant or
AvaI set the tray of tea and cookies down in the center of my kitchen table, which had been pulled away from the wall to make room for everyone. The space was crowded; the Elders sat around the table, Chris stood by the kitchen counter island, and Leonard leaned in the doorway.“I’m sorry it’s so c
I grit my teeth, willing myself not to bite out a scathing retort. Suddenly, there was a sound of a floorboard creaking behind Leonard, and we all turned to see a blonde head of hair peering around the corner.“Show yourself,” Elise barked before Ophelia could slip away.With a sigh, Ophelia emerged
AvaThe road to Crescent Moon stretched on almost endlessly, winding through a dense, lush forest. I leaned close to the open window, letting the cool, misty air hit my cheek.Chris gave me an amused glance from his seat beside me. “Enjoying yourself?” he asked.I couldn’t help but smirk. “I haven’t
We placed our orders—a burger for Chris, a club sandwich for me, and coffee for both of us. As the waitress was about to leave, I couldn’t help but ask, “Excuse me, but we couldn’t help noticing how thin the forest looks around here. Has there been a lot of logging recently?”The waitress’s smile fa
AvaThe grand foyer of Crescent Mansion was dimly lit and smelled sweetly of pine as we entered, causing both Chris and me to inhale deeply on instinct. The butler, a slender man wearing a crisp black tuxedo with coattails down the back, turned to us as the doors shut behind us.“Alpha Chris, Luna A