In the woods, Kieran’s face turned stern at the sight of the approaching Nightshade pack members. Beside him, Lily clenched her fists, stepping up to stand next to Asher. The tension in the air was palpable.

“What is this?” Elara whispered; her voice tinged with confusion.

Zyra chuckled lowly, a hint of bitterness in her tone. “We’re being attacked by Cade’s people,” she replied, her eyes scanning the advancing figures as one by one, members of the Nightshade pack emerged from ...