Chapter 36 Raine I sat by the window, my knees pulled to my chest, watching as the morning sun rose lazily behind the treetops. My thoughts were a mess right now, from the conversation I had with Brain last night, to the rogues attack, but most of all, Brian’s mother’s warning that still echoed in my head like a slow drumbeat. It wasn't just the words that buried deep in my skull, but the feel around it. It felt almost like a death threat. A soft knock interrupted my spiral. The door creaked open, and a young maid stepped in, balancing a silver tray with a bowl of something warm and steaming. “Good morning, Miss Raine,” she said timidly, offering a small curtsy. “l was specially ordered by Alpha Brian to bring this to you, he said it would help you feel stronger.” Of course he d

