Elsewhere in the Pack...Samantha’s house was unusually loud that afternoon.

Her friends—giggling and excited—had stopped by to deliver the latest gossip from outside the confines of her father’s tight restrictions. But the moment the words left their lips, Samantha’s entire mood changed.

“Theo’s the new Alpha of the Dam-Nighade Pack!” one of them had squealed.

“And Rina’s going with him—they’re leaving tonight!” another added.

Samantha had forced a smile. Nodded ...