The Silverwater Pool was used to wash equipment contaminated by poison. Its water contained silver salts that suppressed a werewolf's natural healing. Vera stood at the edge, stroking her belly with a smug smile. "Do you see it now? Whenever something happens to me, Kane will always choose me first. Did you think being his Luna for 6 years meant you'd won? All I have to do is shed one tear, and he'll forget everything you've ever done for this pack." I watched the water without responding. Vera had never wanted just a title. What she wanted was to make me admit that Kane would always choose her. The moment she finished speaking, she glanced over my shoulder and threw herself into the pool. Water splashed everywhere. Kane rushed around the corner and hauled her out. Shivering viole

