~Lines in the Ground~

CALISTA (as Daphne)

A message arrived just after dawn. Frost still clung to the northern trees, but the light creeping over the horizon illuminated every branch, every icy crystal. I read the message slowly, letting the weight of each word sink in.

Bloodfang was under formal review. Not just one pack, but multiple packs. Complaints had been filed, surveillance increased. Arden had done exactly what I intended without realizing it. He had created pressure from the ...