Clara
The clearing that had been the site of my rescue slowly transformed into a war camp.
Wolves moved quickly through the forest, working with practiced precision. Tents were raised, patrols established, and perimeter guards set within minutes. Fires burned low so the light wouldn’t travel too far through the trees.
Hundreds of warriors surrounded the clearing now.
Four packs.
Four Alphas.
And four powerful witch covens.
All of them here for the same reason.
To destroy the place that had imprisoned so many creatures… and free those still trapped inside. But for the first time in a week… I wasn’t cold. I wasn’t chained. And I wasn’t alone.
Chase’s arm stayed around my shoulders as we walked through the camp. His warmth wrapped around me like a shield, his scent grounding me in a
