"Of course, my Luna Queen," Thorne replied, his assurance a solid thing in a sea of uncertainty. "I'll coordinate the logistics immediately and see to it that the training grounds are ready for our combined might."

"Thank you, Thorne," I said, feeling a sliver of hope threading through the ominous clouds that loomed on our horizon. If we could harness the collective power of our packs, perhaps we'd forge a weapon strong enough to hold back the coming darkness-and protect the future of our ...