(10 Years Ago) “Did you really just ask Kieran if you can steal from the Elderwood pack? Like the Crimson River pack hasn’t stolen enough from them already?” Aqua raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “I’m not interested in their territory like the simple‑minded packs around them,” Adara sneered. “I’m from the Fire Fang pack — one of the most powerful packs in the United States. There is almost nothing they have that we would ever want.” “Sounds like there’s at least one thing your pack wants,” Aqua countered. “Otherwise, why are you here?” “Yes… there is one thing I want,” Adara spat. “I want our version of Metamorphoses.” Aqua blinked. That name was familiar — very familiar. But she needed to confirm. “What? That super old book from the Roman poet Ovid?” she asked.

