Lucas glances at me before looking back out. "They know you're Clara's descendant and plan to capture you. They want you on their side to make other shifters submit using your power. If that fails..." he pauses, looking at me. "They'll take your daughter instead and turn her into their weapon, using her for their own agenda."

I let out a loud growl. "They won't get anywhere near her. I'll make sure of that." But Lucas shakes his head. "You don't get it, Ava. Some council members ...