"This is justice," I countered. "Maya Rodriguez was never supposed to exist. Project Apex was shut down for a reason, because creating enhanced wolves is dangerous and unethical. She's an abomination that should have been eliminated the moment Elena escaped with her."
"And instead she became powerful enough to threaten every pack in existence."
"Exactly." I set down the photograph. "So yes, Marcus. I hate her. I hate that she exists. I hate that she made the brothers doubt themselves. I hate that she's causing this war. And I especially hate that some part of her, despite everything, is actually admirable."
Marcus blinked. "You admire her?"
"She's a survivor," I admitted grudgingly. "Abused, betrayed, condemned, and yet she keeps fighting. Keep building. Keeps refusing to die or submit
