Step by step, my heart racing and my breath short, I made my way to Lenora's room, hoping to find her alone without Alaric. It'll make my work easier with her, and I wouldn't have to face Alaric or give him an explanation as to why I want to take Lenora out of the pack house for some time.

"Lenora," I called her name, placing a knock on the door, but no response came.

"Could she be in there?" I muttered to myself; her scent was still very much present in the room, but on ...