Rose I’m sure I looked like an idiot as I ran the road cut into the forest. I was desperate to get there as fast as possible. I knew it would’ve been easier to shift, but Iris’s stupid clothes were slowing me down that sense, at least. I could have taken the extra minute to grab a bag and thrown our clothes in, but yet here I am, running down a path with a ball of clothes clutched to my chest. I was ready for some answers. Thank Goddess I had insisted on bringing Pru; without her here, we truly would be lost. None of us knew about magic; we relied on Brigid and Pru for that back in the pack. I knew that the past couple of days had been hard for her because she had been cut off from the shadows, and I hoped that she wouldn’t hold any ill feelings towards me for dragging her into this mess. I wouldn’t blam

Rose “Are you sure you want to do this?” Orion’s finger sweetly grazed my cheek before tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. I glanced up into his eyes, looking into those beautiful pools of blue. His eyes indeed were the windows to his soul; they spoke of his emotions and greatest fears. Right now, this was a splash of fear with protective instincts running deep, but mainly concern rippled across the surface. He always was a worry wort; it was his prerogative as the Alpha of our pack and my mate. “You know I have to. Who knows when we will get a chance actually to talk to Luna Emma again.” I pressed my nose up to his and gently nuzzled against him. Warm sparks rushed over my skin like a calming wave. Orion let out a breath as some of the tension in his body disappeared. “I could go with you. Matt could go with you. Pru could go with you. Anyone, anyone at all. Hell, if you want, I’ll stall until Iris could get here and go with you.” Orion clo

Rose A dense morning mist drifted through the tree trunks as we made our way through the woods. The forest smelled so earthy and inviting this morning, easing some of the worries that lingered over our little party. Last night when I had told Orion about my meeting with Luna Emma, he had been a flood of emotions. It was a good thing he didn’t accompany me to that lovely meeting. When I told him about how she referred to my premonitions as an invasive ability, he ground his molars so hard I thought he would shatter one. Luckily, I convinced him not to retaliate against her, and instead, here we are traipsing through the woods before the sun is even up all the way. A sweet spring breeze tickled my cheek as it danced around me. I knew we were getting close when I spotted a familiar white figure, Maera. I knew we had a welcoming party as I saw the little white fur ball take off deeper into the woods. A smile budded on my lips as I sped up my pace.

Rose Orion went to check in with Matt and Pru, leaving me alone to go and confront my least favorite Luna. No one else was loitering downstairs as I made my way towards the Alpha and Luna wing. The old floorboards groaned underneath my feet with every step I took. I snuck a whiff of the area around me, trying to sniff out if anyone was down here, but I couldn't detect anyone. That felt a bit ominous to me; I let out a sigh as I walked past Colton's room. Even his scent wasn't there. Where was he? Had anyone seen him since whatever his mom did to wake him up last night? At least a pack doctor should have checked him out, but my gut told me that never happened. It's not like anyone in this pack would ask for my opinion on the matter, but for some reason, I really believed that Luna Emma didn't think I heard her in Colton's room last night. I focused on Luna Emma's study door, willing her to be there. It's not like I had ever seen where she disappeared to during

Orion   I hated this place. The sooner we left, the better. I placed a kiss on Rose’s head as she peacefully snuggled into my side. I should enjoy my time in bed with my mate molded into me, but instead I am lying awake, racking my brain trying to figure out what the hell is going on with this place.   Without looking, I reached my arms behind me, patting until I found my phone on the bedside table. I was never one for phones because, in the pack, I could just mind link anyone I wanted. This technology just felt cold to me, but in the current circumstances, it was a necessity.   I may not be able to figure out what was going on in this pack just quite yet, but at least there was something I could do at this time of the morning. I typed up a message and hit send.