"Hey, hey, calm down." Despite a part of me wanted to hear him out and help him, I couldn't keep my guard down. I was preparing myself to ask a few more questions, but my Wolf pulled my attention elsewhere as he noticed an intriguing detail; his wounds were already showing signs of healing. It was faint, but noticeable to a sharp eye. Intrigued, I took a moment and starred into his eyes, searching for a sign until I eventually felt it; it's presence was faint, but unmistakably there. This boy is a werewolf. I could barely hide my stupor at the realization. He must've gone through an incredible amount of trauma to have his Wolf side subside this way, or something else was affecting him. He didn't seem to have any physical injuries, but his face did seem rather pale and covered in cold sweats. Something is definitely a wrong with this k

A small voice rose from the silence, catching our attention. All eyes turned to one of the tents as a small child with slick brown hair peeked his head from the side of the entrance. The kid gently pushed the curtain aside, only to run to Tommy who fell back to his knees. Embracing each other, I realized just how close the two really were. Tobby was also much younger than I first thought; the boy seemed to be around nine or ten years old, much too young to be out here all alone with these people. Tommy pulled back, cupping the kid's face while he whipped away his tears with his thumbs. He was speaking so quickly, I had trouble following his words. "Hey buddy- are you okay? Did they hurt you? Are you hurt?" The kid shook his head, and his brother instantly pulled him back into his arms, unable to let him go. He shot a grateful look towards Cade then the rest of the pack. "Thank you... Tr

"Hey, Luna?" I jumped when Zed addressed me with that title, unaware he had stayed at my side when I dismissed everyone. "Z-Zed! Yes, c-can I help you?" All pride washed away, I suddenly returned to my nervous self but quickly calmed down when I noticed he was just as anxious as I was. "I uhm... Can we talk in private?" Taking a soft gaze, I nodded and stepped through the back door, memories of our previous argument washing over and disrupting my mood. Perhaps I should apologize for snapping at him like that... I nodded and we headed outside. As he closed the door we walked a few minutes into the forest before he turned towards me. I could feel his body emanating waves of anxiety. He rubbed the back of his head as he spoke. "I... I wanted to apologize..." Zed's voice was shaky and he seemed to be extremely nervous which made me all the more empathetic and guilty about how I treated him. "I know I've acted... I never meant to— I didn't wa

Waking up was hands down the last thing I wished to do today. Nothing but pain rippled like waves through my body, making every little movement agony. I struggled to push myself up, every fiber of me fighting against my own will —even my Wolf embraced the idea of a lazy day. And yet, despite my much needed rest, the pack's well being comes first.I took a sharp breathe and leveled myself up, taking a moment to adjust my blurry vision and fuzzy head. A groan left my throat when I pushed up, my head feeling like a 50lbs rock pressing against the top of my neck. Passing a hand onto my sore shoulders, I gazed towards the fireplace and realized Ava had fallen asleep alongside Zed. Had to admit, she looks pretty cute when she sleeps. Zed however —looking how he was completely hunched into the wall, his neck almost broken from the weird angle it was bent in and his arms splay

I stilled, taken aback when I found myself standing face to face with Jace. It wasn't the fact I noticed him eavesdropping onto Tommy and I's conversation that startled me, no; it was that oppressing aura emanating from him that had caught my attention.The same one I felt when he had turned into that beast back at the elf village.Unsure whether he was about to lose control or not, I was cautious with my approach and took the calmest tone I could muster."Jace... are you okay...?" My voice was shaky despite my efforts, but I paid it no attention, focused solemly on him. Ruby whimpered when she noticed a large bruise crowning his cheek, my arm lifting to his face with concern. I felt his entire body freeze at my touch, myself suddenly feeling an urge to hold him in my arms and never let go.He pulled his head away from my hand, sorrow clouding hie eyes as he cleared his throat. "I uhm... tripped. It doesn't matter, I... I think it's best we start