Karina moved through the Crimson Claw territory, her mind focused on her tasks. After days of monitoring the infected wolves and practicing her magic, she had grown accustomed to her routine. She still had moments where her mind wandered, especially to the Silver Moon pack, but her resolve to help the Crimson Claw survive remained strong. What she didn’t notice was the pair of eyes that followed her every move. Lyra, the female wolf who had attacked Karina before, had been watching her for days now. Karina’s every step, her daily routine and even the time she would come in and out of her sanctuary. The wolf was convinced that Karina was someone their pack shouldn’t rely on. Karina had managed to blend in with the pack, but Lyra refused to accept her. Derek’s insistence that Karina was t

