David became upset with me because I couldn't enter the bank. Tracy had so much fear in her eyes when she yelled saying her wolf was coming and she's trying to shift. Looking at them with wide eyes and confusion, they grabbed me and tried to push me into the car. I kept pulling away, searching for someone, but then a familiar scent caught my attention, and I stopped to look around. Seeing no one, the scent so distracting, I ceased to resist, allowing them to inject me with a needle once more. As I was drawn back into the car, I glanced through the rear window and saw the wolf that had been appearing at school, and then darkness overtook me. As we arrived home, I began to wake up. I pleaded with my aunt and uncle to return to the bank to see the wolf, but they ignored my requests. David glared at me, demanding I be quiet and cease wasting time. Amid his reprimand, Tracy's slap sent me tumbling back into the seat. Sobbing and apologizing, I lay on the back seat and closed my eyes. Wi

While still sitting in the car Ace continued to explain his feelings for me. He told me about the day he appeared at the school, which I recalled was the day Erika was bullying me really badly. He stated that he knew something was special about me but couldn't figure it out at that moment. Ace said he knew he had to be a part of the school just to make sure I was safe. He recalled the day Ericka pushed my books to the floor he said he wanted to rip her head off but he couldn't. He stated he already knew the background of my so-called aunt and uncle. Looking up I realized I didn't know our destination. I asked him to stop and let me out. Ace chuckled, remarking that an alpha was searching for me and would soon find me without assistance. Eventually, we reached a long gravel pathway that led us to a cave high in the mountains. Inside, numerous elders stood as if waiting for someone. Ace confirmed they were waiting for me. Giving him a question look, Ace laughed and told me to come on.

My life has been tumultuous since I lost my parents at twelve. I believed I had a family, but soon realized they were sent by Alpha Max to keep an eye on me and I guess they would help themselves to my parent's money. Self-centered people who were money-hungry and their daughter wanted to act more drama in my life. Growing up alone, I survived by my own means. I wished for a parent's presence, but fate had other plans, and life moved on. Reflecting on the day I thought my struggles had ended, I discovered I was part wolf and banshee. I hoped to bond with Ace and his sister Krystal, but time was not on our side. Upon returning to the village, the elder mind-linked Ace, urges us to flee. As danger loomed, we ran to lead Alpha Max away from the village people. For a few weeks, we've been fugitives, narrowly evading capture each time safety seemed within reach. Tragically, those who aided us often met their demise. Ace's sister, with her premonitions, has been our savior. I can't imagin

Ace transformed to resemble the vampire Tiffany, ensuring his identity remained undetected as he approached the exit. Just as he neared the door, he reverted to his true form, just as a young woman rushed towards him. Prepared for confrontation, Ace didn't recognize her as his mother at first. At that moment, she revealed her true self, just as the guards rounded the corner and recognized the Luna of the Black Swan Pack alongside the future Alpha. Calls for assistance echoed as Ace and his mother shifted into their wolf forms, ready for combat. The Luna communicated telepathically with her mate, informing him they were outnumbered and in need of reinforcements. Shortly after, help arrived. Upon seeing her husband, Luna's human form returned, and they embraced. "You should have known I was right behind you," he said with a smile. "I know, I felt your presence," she replied with a kiss. Ace bumped fists with his father and departed. He paused to search the air for Sky's scent, but to

Since Jackson and Krystal mated, they shared a separate mind link, allowing him to communicate with her about his predicament. He informed her that he needed assistance, as he and Sky were trapped in the room with Alpha Max with no exit available in the room. Krystal alerted Ace and the others about the situation, and they managed to create a diversion, drawing everyone away from the village so Jackson could flee with Sky. Hearing a loud explosion, Jackson attempted to free Sky by pulling at the chains attached to the bed's rails, but they wouldn't budge. Overwhelmed by pain, Sky sobbed and urged Jackson to leave, confessing she couldn't endure the agony any longer and he should save himself. Despite his resolve to free Sky, Jackson was unable to do so. Sky insisted that he leave and tell Ace of her love for him, asking him to move on as there was no hope for her rescue. When Jackson returned to the hotel, he relayed what he had witnessed and that he couldn't save Sky to Ace. Ace r