Suddenly, all eyes were on me. The training grounds fell into an eerie silence, each corner steeped in anticipation.

My heart pounded furiously, my mind teetering on the edge of panic. Alpha Kenzo's brief glance at me was enough to communicate the unspoken—it was my move. But what was I supposed to do?

Think, Thalassa. Think! my mind screamed. Logic took over, hammering at my thoughts. These soldiers were sent here to join the pack on the battlefield, yet the vampire army kneels before you. ...