Caren’s POV I heard a howl coming from the woods. I raced out back in case someone was in trouble, just like Ethan had been last week. Mom was angry with me and Parker for going to his rescue. Not because she doesn’t value life, but because we put ourselves in danger. I could see smoke coming from over the trees, but there were noises. I would have expected screaming or yelling if someone was in trouble. I heard some commotion coming from the front of the house. But those cretins have been testing the barrier for days. I stayed outside for a short while. But there was nothing, and I walked into the house. “It’s only a fire mom. They’re probably trying to smoke us out or try something stupid like that.” I shouted to anyone that was listening. We suspect they think Ethan is dead. His injuries were pretty bad, even I couldn’t heal him. We dug a hole and rolled his body into it. We made them believe he was dead. It was all for show, of course. He sneaked into the house once it

Eden’s POV Nix, Lottie, and Maddox left yesterday morning. I worked alongside Ara in the kitchen in the morning and mucked out the stables during the day. It was hard work. It took me longer to do, seeing that Nix wasn’t there to help or motivate me. But I said I would try to be better and I am definitely going to try. I may not succeed, but I will try. That is what he asked for. I had lunch with Ara yesterday. She is actually really nice once you get to know her. Her true loyalty is to her son. She works hard so he can have a better life. It’s admirable. Working alongside her has made me realize how much I have taken for granted all of my life. Once I showered yesterday, I went to find my brothers. I’m thinking of learning how to defend myself. I had a feeling they would laugh at me, but I also knew they would also help me. But when I found them, they were helping uncle Rayne with the Royal Guard’s preparations. I tried to find my dads, but they were dealing with someth

Rick’s POV I opened my eyes and I realized what day it was. It is the day my men are going to infiltrate the palace disguised as caters. The head chef has made sure they are part of the catering team that will work with him, to cater for all the extra mouths at the palace over the next few days. The Wolf Council will arrive at the palace today and act as a distraction for them to kidnap her. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for my revenge. If they survive, I have promised them a senior position when we get back to the Blood Moon Pack. I am practically giddy. They could be here at any point today. But it will be today. I have waited for this day since the Wolf Council approached me, inviting me to play a small part in their bigger plan. It doesn’t matter to me what their plans are. I just want her! After I kill her, I plan on taking Freya home with me. Celeb had better have cleared out those rogues that currently live in my family pack. I have told him that if he ha

Reed’s POV River Valley Pack is a buzz with cars coming and going. More and more wolves arrive by the hour. Council Member Charles and the rest of the Council Member’s are due today. Maybe the protection detail is been overcautious. But once I give him my report, I can thankfully get back to the Mountain Creek Pack. The new arrivals look like they are preparing for something intense happening. I walk out and try to speak to a few of them, but they just grunt at me. “Reed. Reed.” a small voice yells. I turned around, and I saw her. Freya comes bouncing towards me. She shouldn’t be seeing what is going on here. I took her gently by the hand. “Come on Freya. Let’s find something to do.” We headed to the house where I was staying just to pick something up. Then we walked over to Freya’s house. She is telling me all about the pack where she lives. She tells me about her two daddies. “You don’t have a mommy?” I ask her. “No, my mommy died when I was little. But grandpa Rick

Caren’s POV I knew mom wasn’t leaving our house until she knew Lottie’s whereabouts. But Lottie is here now. Finally, she has agreed to escape. The house is so overcrowded, but we are all managing. It has only been a day, after all. There is often a cue for the bathroom, though. The trick is to go when you feel the urge to go, not when you are desperate. Ethan had been watching the road for hours. He believes something strange is happening. The number of cars and wolves running up and down the road is extreme. “Right now, may not be the best time to leave,” he says. We all join him to see what he means. It’s not long before we are all convinced, he is right. It is far too busy out there. We all find somewhere within the barrier that we find comfortable. For me, that is out back in the vegetable patch. I love being one with nature; I guess that fits with my gifts now. Being a wind elemental and having the ability to heal the land. Nix joins me. He tells me about his mate, Ed