~ TESS ~

For the last hour, I’ve been locked in strategy with my mate, my best friend, our Alpha, and our temporary Beta. Then came the hardest part—facing the pack.

The tension was thick, their doubts about expanding the pack louder than I expected. It felt endless, a constant push and pull. But finally, we found common ground.

We all agreed that when the hunt comes, we’ll show our cards. For once, I don’t shudder at the thought of my transformation. ...