Bennett's POV

　　"I've been researching the pack's history," I began, "and I found a disturbing pattern. The pack was on the brink of collapse, financially and socially, until Emma arrived. It's as if her presence triggered a sudden and drastic change in their fortunes."

　　Hunter's eyes widened in surprise. "That's impossible. Emma's just a person, not some kind of good luck charm."

　　I leaned in, my voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "I know it sounds ...