*Ember*

“Who are you?”

The words spilled out of me before I could stop them, and I found myself immediately reddening under the unmoving gaze of the female shifter who stood before me.

“Aren’t you a curious one?” she laughed, a rich, golden sound. “I am Lauryn Nightwatch, though you may call me Lauryn. The Whitelark pack welcomes you, Princess.” She inclined her head towards me, indicating that even though I was their captive, I would still ...