Lacey sent word out to the other packs right away, just like Julien had asked. But instead of just sending word to the Shadow Pack and Silver Pack, she decided to visit both herself.

"I promise, I won't be gone long," Lacey said to Julien the night before she left. Lacey hated to leave him, but she wanted to make the plea to her birthfather, Arkin, in person.

Julien looked into her eyes, his hands on her shoulders. "I wish I were going with you. But I'm sending Brogan with you. ...