Vix can’t breathe, her fear of losing her daughter is taking her over. “You might tell her what happened to her older sister,” Vix hears the voice of Kay inside her head. “My pack members gain all the knowledge we have between us and so, I know what you did.” Vix’s eyes go wide at those words. Her secret is not just Ajikis’s secret anymore. She is pale with the news and her eyes can’t leave Emily’s. She sees confusion in those beautiful eyes. She doesn't want to let Emily know about her past, and yet. She knew she had to tell her all there was to know. You can't run from your past forever. “Okay, I’ll prepare the ceremony to break her link with our pack.” Defeated, Vix gives in. She sees no reason to delay this any longer. Kay will stand for her pack member and fight, even if it means she

