Chapter 43

The journey back to Blackstone territory felt longer than it should have. Each step I took away from where we faced Ryder felt heavy, like it was always reminding me of how close we came to disaster. The forest seemed quieter, almost like it was healing from the magical fight that had happened there.

I walked beside Xander, drawing comfort from his steady presence. Aiden and Asher flanked us, with the rest of the pack spread out in a protective formation around the ...