a's

ays, and my head ached. I blinked to get my eyes to focus and saw that I was in a small, dark

e wa

ache pierced my side as

lied softly,

as elderly, her dark hair streaked with silver, her eyes compas

en through a lot." Now t

ly?" My voice was

My name is Reika. In the forest, I discovered you.

didn't give a damn. All I could do was be thankful for

a, you're welcome here. We'll

y chest. "Are you a

pack. As soon as I found you, I sensed i

d. I could feel the life expanding inside of me, ev

ay both our child and me. And suddenly I found myself

ew days. They provided me with clothing, food, and a secure sleeping area. I was thankful that they

't get rid of the

ness, there seemed to be tension between them, as if they were conceal

ll and broad-shouldered. Although he was courteous, the

appreciate you being here. But you have to realize that there are r

I nodded. "What so

ly. There is no interaction wi

ep breath.

uldn't rely on him. Cyrus had a menacing qu

wash my clothing. I turned to see a young woman with beautiful bl

"My name is Sophie.

mile. "Sophie, n

ks, I felt at ease. The rules of the pack didn't seem

"So." "Lila, tell me your s

. However, there was something about Sophie

wever, the abbreviated version is I was flee

es got bigg

. "I am unable to

"I understand. But Lila, you're

dn't get rid of the uneasy feeling that d

dream th

. Kian was also present, calling my name with remorse in his

noises outside, but the room was dark. I slip

eone I couldn't see while

she is still in the dark. Continue to obser

he speaking? What were the

lowing morning. I had to stop worrying about wh

ork and maps when I found him in his cabin. As

id. "How may

deeply. "Cyrus, I must know the truth.

eclined in his chair. "Wh

ast night." "You were referring to me,

en he let out a sigh and got up, m

ve a purpose for bringing you here.

is it?" I

said, "Your baby, Lila." It's uni

n my chest. "Wha

dline." "A lineage that has the power to

g as I gazed at him. "

holds the key to something far greater than either you or

n my back. "Use i

erely grinned, and I knew t

evening. I followed the secret trail Sophie had told me led

st's edge. Cyrus was standing there with his eyes gleaming i

omewhere, Lila?"

espond. I

my heart racing, I turned to see a pack of wolves coming out of the trees. C