Silverwood lay devastated by the aftermath of the fight with the Lafayette pack. Though at great expense, we had prevailed. Our pack's history bears witness to the care given to the wounded and the mourning of the dead.
But in all of the mayhem and devastation, the shadows of treachery loomed large.
The feeling of impending disaster followed me about the ruins of our once-thriving town. Gabriella was here, and her motivations were still unknown.
Approaching me, Ava was serious and nervous.
I need to talk to Ethan, she said.
I gave her the all clear to carry on.
"I've been watching Gabriella, and something seems off. I have this unshakeable feeling that she is hiding something from us.
When Ava made those remarks, my heart sank.
Ethan: "I'm skeptical too. We are unable to charge her
