ZIRAI couldn’t believe this! All this time, I thought I was going crazy, but it was her manipulating me. Using her witchy powers and for what? To have a life that she already had. She has everything, yet she still targeted me. The information I heard from Mary and Victoria when they were in Isabella’s room had me pacing back and forth in my room. I needed to figure out what to do with this information. Voices in my head told me to confront her. I felt a little comfort in hoping that they were from Nina. She would totally say skip the niceties and kick her ass. Goddess, I miss her. Go to her. Find her. Tell her how you feel, the voices cooed. I grabbed my hair in frustration. I hated these voices. I wanted them to stop. Maybe, just maybe, if I did what they asked, they would go away. Yes. No. It could be her messing with me. I could go to her and get her to stop. Yeah, I’ll go to her. I walked into the busy hall with people rushing in and out of rooms. Ever since Isaiah put every

ISAIAHIt was pure chaos when we made it to the Blue Moon Pack. There were warriors and pack members scattered around all corners of the pack. Finally, we reached the center where Zack was giving out orders. He noticed and waved us over when an explosion came out of nowhere. “Ralph, check out that explosion and get someone to help survivors to one of the safe houses. Bronx, we have to get ahead of these bombs. Let’s get this under control now, people!” Zack was yelling out commands left and right while I surveyed the mess. People were running around dealing with fires spreading around the pack while others attended to scared pack members. There were makeshift tents spread with injured members going in. Made me wonder how many people were in their hospital. I sent a silent prayer to the Goddess to protect my pack. I was worried about leaving them without their Alpha, but I knew Jace and Chris could handle it. “What can we do?” I asked, ready to get into action. “We need to get

ZIRA I stood still for a few more moments before walking over to Alaia. I stood a few feet away, thinking she would jump up and attack me. My heart was pounding in my ears, so I couldn’t tell if she was okay. Hell, I didn’t know why I cared. Because I’m not a monster. “Alaia?” Silence. Only the sound of the wind could be heard. I took cautious steps toward her body. I bent over as my hand shook to touch her shoulders, and she lunged at me. She pushed me to the ground, pinning one of my arms with her foot and one of her hands. She used her free hand to bring the knife right under my throat. My claw mark across her face turned into black ink as it healed. Werewolves, even half-werewolves, don’t usually heal like that. “Now look at what you made me do. I have to use magic to heal faster, you little bitch,” she spat in my face. The knife dug deeper into my skin. I could feel it burning from the silver. I struggled to get out of her lock. “I was going to make this quick, but I th

ALAIA A chill roamed through the forest air, and the half-moon gave enough light to pierce the surrounding darkness. Words couldn’t express what I was feeling right now. “All I’m saying, son, is there will be a white werewolf in our lineage again, and he or she will have to be Alpha.” Alpha Jack’s words played in the back of my mind as I watched Zira struggle at the edge. “Not just a plain Alpha werewolf, but an Alpha with powers like the Goddess. This is a blessing, and you will waste it giving the position to someone else.” Now that position will be up for grabs, Grandpa, you’ll just have to get on board. White Werewolf or not, my child will not be denied her birthright, and no one will get in her way. I pushed Zira over the edge and was disappointed that she didn’t scream. Didn’t matter. Her defeated expression was enough to keep me satisfied. I could barely hold my excitement as I watched Zira quickly disappear through the fog created by the waterfall. That was what I

*Trigger Warning: Death* ISAIAH The room was dark aside from the light coming through the window. I held my breath as I stared at Alaia standing beside the window. Her back was turned to me, but I could hear her whispering something. “Luna, you shouldn’t be out of bed,” Doctor Callie said, moving beside her, but Alaia shrugged her off. “I don’t need you telling me what to do!” Alaia snapped at her. She turned around, not noticing me at all. She held a pink blanket in her arms, cuddling it to her chest. She looked completely different. Her skin was pale like ash, and spidery black veins were spiraling from her temples, disappearing into the hospital gown. “Luna Alaia, it’s best if you try to get some sleep. You underwent an extensive operation.” “Shhh,” Alaia said softly. “You will wake the baby.” Alaia sat on the bed, rocking back and forth, speaking into the blanket. “It’s gonna be okay. You are not alone. Mommy has you.” Doctor Callie looked at me for assistance, and I rea