Fiona's POV

The evening's peace was shattered as Leo delivered the news. My heart pounded in my chest as Sebastian's body tensed. His protectiveness over the pack, over me, was palpable, and I knew the calm lake we'd just left was now a distant memory.

Sebastian's voice was firm, commanding. "Leo, gather the guards and meet me by the eastern border in ten minutes. I don't want any slip-ups."

Leo nodded and shifted back into the shadows as quickly as he had appeared. The weight of the ...