Maya looks so scared that I find myself watching her more than the pack. I’m sure they have questions, but I don’t miss the way she is trembling, as if she’s terrified of something other than the vampires, which are the true threat.

“Despite this attack,” I say, never taking my eyes off her. “We are still strong and will persevere.”

“Who is she to be standing beside you, alpha?” The snarky woman, who won’t stop staring at Maya, says.

I have to turn and look at her again just ...