The Shadow's Taunt

Liora

I walk back to the pack house, my heart still racing from my time with Wane, the heat of his touch still lingering on my skin like a dangerous secret I truly cannot wash off. Every single step feels much heavier now, my thoughts tangled completely between deep guilt and the fierce thrill.

But just as I reach the courtyard, I instantly freeze right there.

There she stands.

That brat... Selena. Always hovering around Elira like some over-loyal pup, always pretending she ...