RHEA
The hour before I arrived at the Pack House was the longest of my life.
I informed Bear where I was headed. Left Cassie detailed instructions about Rowan. Made her vow to keep him safe no matter what.
Then I sat down and wrote a letter to my son. Just in case.
The words came hard. How could I explain to a 5-year-old that his mother might not make it? That she loved him so much that she would walk into harm's way? That he should be courageous and recall that the Steel Vipers would remain his kin?
I folded and sealed the letter, placing it on the bed.
The Vipers were going to carry me. Bear commanded me to take backup. But I was aware that would only make it worse. I had to be the one, all by myself, that confronted the pack on their ground.
Even if I was terrified.
The journey
