Kora’s POV
The dawn of the next day came too quickly. The light barely filtered through the dense trees surrounding the pack’s territory as I lay in my bed, my thoughts swirling with everything Edward had said to me. The decision he had left me with was more than just a choice between standing by his side or going off on my own. It was a reminder that I had entered a world much bigger than myself, a world that would demand sacrifices—sacrifices I might not be ready to make.
I tossed the blankets aside and stood, stretching to work the stiffness out of my muscles. The cold morning air stung as I moved to the window. The sky was overcast, as if nature itself was bracing for what was to come. The wolves were already gathering in the clearing outside, preparing for whatever mission Edward ha
