Nicole's blood turned cold. Suddenly, Maya's words began to make sense.

"So Nicole, you see why Rose is mad. I wouldn't blame her. Or any female. They were all gunning to be Luna. Rose, in particular, thought she was his favorite, and she believed she would become Luna. And now rumor has it that you're his mate?"

Nicole's lips pressed together. Her wolf was angry at the way Asha addressed her. Its newfound dominance, which it drew from Liam, made It want to challenge Asha into ...