ARIA
The morning was cold, but not as cold as Wren’s voice when she stopped me at the door.
“Tonight is the full moon.” Her tone was flat, sharp. “You are to return early. No excuses. You’re joining the hunt.”
A familiar weight settled in my chest. I didn’t answer. I only tightened my grip on my bag. It didn’t matter if I wanted to go or not—she had already decided for me.
I nodded once.
“Don’t embarrass me.”
And with that, she turned and left, like I wasn’t even worth another glance.
I let out a slow breath, trying to ignore the tightness in my throat as I walked to the bus stop.
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Work wasn’t much better.
It had been two days since I last saw Knox Grey. Two days since he left me standing on that sidewalk, confused and pissed.
It wasn’t unusual for him to disappear—but it was
