Chapter Eighteen: Shadows of Doubt

Ava’s POV

"Logan?" Still crouching in the narrow trunk, I muttered. The panic that had seized me a few seconds previously gave way to a confused and hopeful feeling. How did he discover me? Was he also in danger? I strained to listen for any indication of what was going on outside, and questions raced through my head.

The commotion had died down, but the tension lingered.

The impact on the trunk startled me while I debated whether or not to answer Logan's call. With a creak of metal, the lid was yanked upward. I felt panic take hold of me. Did the wolves do it? Were they finally making their entrance?

I squinted against the unexpected flash of light, bracing myself for the worst. However, what I saw when I arrived was much more amazing than I had imagined. Logan was standing there, his body drenched in blood and his eyes angry. I was taken aback by the sudden understanding that he had transformed back into a human.

"Logan?" Unable to process the bizarre scene in front of me, I mumbl