With Serena’s help and a few ancient maps, we were able to locate the sacred spot. It ended up being in the meadow where Xavier had first shifted and introduced me to Drake. We were ready and waiting for Soleil. The alarms across the pack had been growing stronger and I could almost feel the evil approaching. Warriors were hidden throughout the forest surrounding the meadow, with women and children who were vulnerable hidden away with a different group of warriors protecting them. Crimson Moon sent a large contingent of warriors to help as well. Now, we just had to wait and hope we were in the right spot. The night seemed to drag. I was sitting between Drake and Carson’s wolf, Rocco—too nervous to make any conversation. Drake seemed to sense my nervousness and would occasionally rub his

