DARRAGH’S POV

The drive back to Elena's cabin felt different this time. Mom was safe, somewhere far from here with Marcus and Kris watching over her. That weight had lifted from my chest, but now something else pressed down on me. Riona was still out there. Still breathing. Still planning whatever twisted revenge she had in mind.

I'd spent the last day mobilizing every resource I had. Sentinels combed through neighboring territories, following leads that went nowhere. Pack allies shared ...