Penelope's POV

"Then we're ready," Timothy says grimly. "Full tactical team. Best fighters but this ends tomorrow."

That night, I couldn't sleep. Tomorrow we face the attackers directly. Tomorrow changes everything.

Timothy is awake too because I can feel his restlessness through the bond.

"Worried?" I ask quietly.

"Terrified," Timothy admits. "Not for myself though, for you. For the pack and for everyone counting on me."

"You're not alone in this," I remind him. "We're partners. Whatever ...