Layla’s POV Eventually, Hector called the meeting to an end and all the gathered werewolves dispersed. Sounds of their idle murmurings drifted past my ears, and as I listened I couldn’t help noticing that the air around me seemed charged with anticipation. We were all fired up and in a hurry
“Now, High Priestess,” my mother started, “Estella is going to lightly nudge you to do something and if you’re observant enough, you may even pinpoint the exact moment she tries to influence your thoughts. In either case, you’re supposed to think of your mind as a thing protected by walls. How you v
Layla’s POV That was a crystal clear warning, if ever there was one, and I saw the blood drain out of Delphine’s face as Elaine’s words settled through her. It felt good to know that she had a good grasp on the limitations of her powers within the Pack, and if the situation were less tense I woul
She practically skipped back to her spot, beaming with pride as my mother called for a return to order and signalled at the next person (a veteran in his sixties) to come out for a demonstration. He did, and when a minute passed with no visible reactions from him, it became clear that he had master
Hector’s POV Since Layla had returned from Quebec, it felt like there was an internal clock in my head counting down to an inevitable showdown with Julian Fraser and his cronies. I could feel time running out, and knowing that he was bound to strike soon, I filled my days up to the brim with mee
I could practically hear the cogs in her brain turning as she assessed the situation, but the initial surprise wore off and slowly, her shoulders dipped as she relaxed. Sensing an opportunity, Delphine immediately launched herself at my mate in an attack and from that point on their fight began in
Layla’s POV The last thing I wanted to do was trek across the length of the Pack to the infirmary with Delphine in tow. Luckily, I didn’t have to. The High Priestess walked in front of me instead, and as she did each footfall left a heavy thud in her wake as if to indicate that she was far from
Layla’s POV “What did I ever do to you?” I asked. “I mean, to deserve… all of it.” I hadn’t meant to have the last couple of words come out that way—unsure, like a question—but my heart rate had picked up as soon as the High Priestess looked at me, and all of my thoughts turned to mush. She conti