Athena.

Morning came crisp and clear, with sunlight cutting through the frost like shards of glass. I rose from my bed, careful not to wake Light and Liam, who were nestled together under a thick blanket. The sight of them, peaceful and innocent, gave me a surge of determination. Whatever awaited us in Dark Moon Pack today, I had to face it—for their sake, for Beauty, and for myself.

Beauty was already up, moving with her usual poise and grace. She had chosen a practical outfit for the ...