A knot of unease had taken root in Klara's stomach, tightening with each passing day. The events around her unfolded at a neck-breaking speed, leaving her breathless and scrambling to keep pace. She had tried talking to the Alpha again after the other day, but their conversation had ended in a bitter argument. She was at the losing end because Reyana had no proof to substantiate their claims… No powers, no wolf. They were locked in a fight they were destined to lose. A sense of utter helplessness washed over Klara, threatening to drown her in despair. She stopped in front of the familiar door that housed Shota, and the door swung open, letting her in. Shota was nowhere to be found. "Shota?" Klara called, announcing her presence. "Just as I thought," came Shota's voice, laced with

