VERA'S POV The journey back to Ashwood felt like it lasted forever, even though the car sped along the empty roads as fast as it could. But each time I asked if we were close, I ended up disappointed with the response. I didn't remember the road being this long while we were leaving but suddenly it felt endless, almost like we were going in circles. My head rested against the cool window, my mind spinning with the events of the past few hours. This wasn't how the day was supposed to turn out. It wasn't supposed to end like this. I was supposed to be back white Shadow right now, or maybe on my way to Dark Moon. Instead I was here on my way back to Ashwood, the same pack I was so sure had it out for me considering all the horrible experiences I'd had just within the short period I was the

