As dusk settles over the territory, the gathered packs murmur amongst themselves, their energy crackling in the cool evening air. I take a slow, deep breath, letting the scent of the night settle in my lungs. Everyone is here except for Diego and his supposed mate. Or intended. I’m not entirely sure which she is yet. He claims she’s his mate, but something about the entire situation feels off, especially considering how her appearance coincides with Valeria’s disappearance.
The sudden crunch of gravel under car tires breaks through the low chatter, drawing my attention to the long driveway leading into the main area. Headlights cut through the encroaching darkness as Diego’s car pulls in, the rest of his pack following closely behind.
Then, I see her.
A blonde-haired woman sits in the f
