Although we couldn't afford to be here, Maya's weak breathing next to me served as a reminder that I wasn't alone. My chest vibrated with a ferocious growl, and my wolf ached, restless.

I clenched my jaw, shut my eyes, and reached inside to absorb a sliver of my wolf's might. My effort through the surge wasn't sufficient. Hardly did it break the ties. Around my wrists, golden light glowed and bit at the cords. As I squeezed my eyes shut to take the restraints off, my inner wolf let out a ...