omeone had planned the attack long before Iris disappeared, Someone had wanted her dead, Kael studied her carefully, For the first time since they'd met, the fear in her eyes

ou already know." "I asked who." The assassin ignored him, Instead, he looked at Elara, "They told us you were just a servant's daughter." "They lied." Elara frowned, "What do you mean?" His breathing grew ragged, "You should've died..." "...eighteen years ago." The room fell silent, Kael's expression hardened, "Eighteen years?" Elara's heart pounded, She was twenty-two, What had happened when she was four? Before anyone could ask another question, the assassin suddenly

creaked open, Elder Mira entered slowly, "I thought I'd find you here." Elara stood respectfully, "You knew I'd come?" "The books did." Elara blinked, "The books?" Mira smiled faintly, "People hide in libraries when they're searching for answers." She reached into her robes and placed an ancient leather journal on the table, "This belonged to the last Moon Oracle

ttacked one of the most heavily guarded weddings in pack history." "They weren't afraid of dying." Selene nodded, "They were afraid of failing." Kael walked toward the large map hanging on the wall, Three locations had been marked, Ashcroft Manor, B

e gently lifted the branch away, The cub didn't run, Instead, it licked her hand, The silver mark on her wrist glowed, The cub's amber eyes widened, It lowered its head, Almost... As if bowing, "What are you doing?" A familiar voice interrupted, Kael approached from the stone path, His gaze shifted between Elara and t

r of the High Council..." "...Elara Ashcroft is to appear before the Council within three days." "They're moving quickly," Selene muttered, Rowan frowned, "They've never summoned a newly bonded Luna before." Kael continued reading, His jaw clenched, "They're accusing her of possessing forbidden blood." Silence followed, El

ere written, Your mother was never Ashcroft, Before she could process the message- A loud explosion shook the entire manor, The windows shattered, War horns echoed through the estate, Guards shouted from outside, "Enemies inside the walls!" Kael's furious voice thundered across the courtyard, "Protect the Luna!" Elara rushed toward the doorway- Only to find