Emily's POV

Mila and I headed back to the kitchen, taking a shorter route through the square.

"No cheating this time," I called behind Mila.

"Oh, come on, Em!" she yelled over her shoulder. "We both know that you will beat me by far if I don't use my wolf's abilities."

I chuckled, knowing she was right.

Mila's parents were only high-ranking warriors, but everyone knew that her father came from Delta rank. He forfeited his title when he decided to switch packs to ...