We returned to the pack, thoughts clawing at my mind. I had been haunted by the rumors ever since we left the forest, and now that we were here, they clung to me even more. I wasn't sure what to think or how to proceed. Stopping Veynor wouldn't be easy; he's essentially unstoppable unless you literally take his life. He's not someone you can quietly take down without a fierce fight. Both sides are putting their lives on the line.

I stepped out of the car and walked toward my study. I needed to ...