Audrey’s POV
I sat on the edge of my bed, staring at the knife in my hands. The weight of it felt heavier than it should. The note was still in my pocket, the words echoing in my mind.
"This is only the beginning."
Someone wanted to scare me. Someone wanted me to know that I wasn’t welcome here.
I should have expected this. Winning against Mira didn’t mean I had won my place in the pack. It only meant I had made enemies.
I took a slow breath and set the knife aside. Fear wouldn’t help me. I needed to be smart. I needed to be ready.
A knock at my door made me jump slightly. I stood quickly, forcing my face into a calm expression before opening it.
Aiden leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, his usual smirk in place. But his eyes were sharp, scanning my face like he already knew
