Zane’s expression changed the moment I mentioned the words Moon Blessed. Something flashed across his face. He glanced around before pulling me farther into the pack territory. “Let’s get inside first.” My frustration grew. “Zane.” “I’ll explain.” That wasn’t an answer. We continued walking until the guards at the gate spotted us. The second they saw the blood on Zane’s clothes, they rushed forward. “What happened?” “Rogues,” Zane answered shortly. The guards immediately became alert. “Sound the alarm.” Within seconds, the entire pack was in motion. I barely noticed any of it. My attention remained fixed on Zane. The bracelet around my wrist had stopped glowing, looking completely normal again. As if nothing had happened. As if it hadn’t just terrified twenty-something rogue

