Rivenna's POV. . . . I needed to get out of this room, especially knowing that the entire pack would be in trouble if Vagnar died. But I wasn't sure what was even worse, Vagnar dying or him living and making sure the Onyx Pack paid for their crimes. I reached for one of my medicine drawers, drawing up one of the most powerful herbs I had acquired, the same herbs that had helped my brother live this long. In hopes that it would at least help slow down the poison process in Vagnar's body, I quickly placed it in a pouch. Ready to head out through my secret door. One thing I was thankful for was that I never told Wren or anyone else about the secret catacombs in the castle walls. After I had felt my strength finally steady, I pushed myself up by my hands. Even though my legs still

