They were here for her. Slowly, I felt the wolf’s grip loosen. I rose to the surface and gently placed Kiana on the ground. A dozen or so needles embedded in my back. “s**t, what did you do that for?” the witch yelled. I turned to face a dozen of London’s soldiers. Threats. My wolf snatched control, and I roared loud enough for the trees to shake. I crouched, poised to launch myself at them, when magic hit me from behind. My body slumped to the ground. “Great,” Willa hissed. “How are we supposed to carry him back now?” I passed out. ••• Light flooded the room. Machines beeped every few seconds. A headache formed at the back of my eyes, and my skin itched. Groaning, I floundered for a moment. Where the hell was I? Annoyed at the strange patches on my skin, I opened my eyes and rip

