Cody's POV
I didn't even wait for the sun to rise before I slipped out of bed. The house was cloaked in silence, shadows stretching long and ominous across the walls. I knew I needed to leave as soon as possible; I couldn't risk anyone finding out I was sneaking out this early. I dressed quickly in a hoodie and sweatpants, their dark colors blending seamlessly with the pre-dawn gloom. I moved cautiously, each step measured and quiet, hoping to avoid detection.
"Going somewhere?" A voice resonated through the hallway, freezing me in my tracks. I squinted in annoyance, already caught. "I know for a fact that you aren't deaf," the voice added, forcing me to turn around. There stood the Lycan King, his face contorted with rage. I had no idea why he was so angry.
"Uncle, you shouldn't be up
