Erick’s POV

The sun rose over Ravenswood, looking like old blood.

Erick stood at the window in the Council chamber, watching the sunrise over the trees. He'd spent three hours learning the prophecy scroll by heart before they had to face the Elders.

The hybrid bride is marked for war.

He made fists. War was coming, but Deborah wouldn't fight it alone. Not if he could help it.

The chamber doors opened behind him. Deborah came in first, with Maya beside her. She was wearing her Alpha ...