Adina's POV

The unfamiliar road stretched out before us, a dark ribbon under the moonless sky. My mind reeled from Nathan's abrupt confession. "What happened?" I asked, the words a frantic whisper. "Is everyone okay? What about the pack?"

He shook his head, his jaw tight. "We'll talk later. Right now, I need to get you somewhere safe."

The silence that followed was unnerving. I watched the passing trees, their shadows dancing in the headlights, my heart a frantic drum against my ribs. ...