Arya’s POV

Walking into the crowd, I knew I should’ve stayed home tonight. I should’ve listened to my heart. People were scattered like dry leaves, drinks in hand, music playing, laughter echoing around the bonfire. It was the transition ceremony—where new werewolves celebrated their change.

I didn’t want to attend, but Kelsi had dragged me out. After I came back from Chase’s study earlier, I scolded her for not telling me he’d summoned her. She pleaded, saying he told her not to ...