The next day passed in tense preparation. Evie watched from her window as pack members armed themselves, ran drills, prepared for battle. Gideon had barely spoken to her since last night, too focused on planning.
She understood. He was the Alpha. His pack came first.
But it still hurt a little.
As evening approached, Evie put her plan into action. She found Treasure in the library, reading.
"I need your help," Evie said quietly.
Treasure looked up, curious. "With what?"
"Getting to the cathedral tonight without anyone knowing."
Treasure's eyes widened. "Gideon will kill us both if he finds out."
"Only if we get caught," Evie said. "Will you help me?"
Treasure hesitated, then nodded. "What do you need?"
"A distraction. Something to pull the guards away from the back entrance for j
