SHADOW

“Agh!” I grunted in frustration.

Zarah was losing her patience with me. I’d been trying to light up a candle for three hours, but it didn’t even smoke or create a spark. I did exactly as she asked, but nothing was happening.

I exhaled, trying to concentrate or swore I had given up.

“Shadow.” She stopped me.

“I can do this.” I closed my eyes again.

“Yes, you can, but your heart and mind are not on the task— they’re everywhere. With your mate, your pack, and ...