Athena

The dawn broke with a fiery glow, spilling streaks of gold and crimson across the Grayhound Pack grounds. I was already awake, my senses heightened, alert even to the faintest rustle of leaves outside my window. My body ached from the training I had done the night before, but the weight of Gian’s looming threat kept me vigilant.

I moved quietly to the nursery, checking on Light and Liam. Both were asleep, their chests rising and falling in rhythmic serenity. I let out a small ...