Aria’s POV My heart hammered so violently I thought the entire training ground would hear it. Nirma. The name alone carried enough venom to turn blood cold. She had been captured after her attempt to slaughter every white wolf she could reach, aiding the hunters in their c*****e. And now—she was free. If she slipped through the cracks, if she vanished beyond our reach… every white wolf in this region would be at risk. My thoughts snapped immediately to Owen. My little nephew. “Irina.” My voice came out sharper than I intended, but I didn’t have time for softness. “Go home. Now. Tell Mom and Mandy what happened. Don’t let Owen out of your sight.” Irina’s eyes widened, but she didn’t hesitate. She gave a curt nod, and then her body blurred, bones reshaping, fur bursting outward until

