Ava's POV
>What’s up? Have you seen the news? Don’t fall for that drama, they love to overdramatize. The Grand Council is great, there is no bullying here. Everyone looks out for each other, don’t worry.
I exhaled quietly.
>It is you I am more concerned about Ava. Richard and I are here for you. We couldn't protect you five years ago, but we can do that now.
I stared at Nora’s message for a long time, my phone clutched tightly in my hand.
My thumb rested against the screen, unmoving. My wolf stirred quietly inside my chest.
Nora’s words lingered in my mind like a steady heartbeat.
I bit my lip, my grip tightening around the phone. I can't let Nora suffer for my sake. I wouldn’t let Victor or Anderson ruin her life.
Not after everything she had fought for. I won’t let them tou
