POV: Mina [Author's Note: This chapter takes place during the two weeks BEFORE the recent events, showing how the Trio's obsession escalated] The bullying had always been bad, but after my eyes flashed silver in class, it became relentless. The Elite Trio didn't understand what was happening to them, and that made them dangerous. I could feel it through the bond that was forming whether any of us wanted it or not. Their confusion. Their frustration. Their wolves' inexplicable obsession with the mute Sterling heir who fought wrong and smelled strange. It was driving them insane. Logan was the worst because he dealt with everything through violence. He started picking fights with me daily, cornering me in hallways or training rooms, trying to force a reaction. Trying to make me shift

