Scarlett / Raven’s POV
I closed the connecting door behind me and rested against it, the cool wood pressing into my back. For a long moment, I simply stood there, trying to steady my breathing.
My heart was still racing from Alpha Dimitri's final words.
Ironclaw.
The name alone sent a chill through me, dragging memories of Lucan to the surface no matter how desperately I tried to bury them.
I wrapped a hand around my stomach and drew in a slow, shaky breath, willing the panic tightening in my chest to settle.
Sleep. I needed sleep. Tomorrow would come whether I was ready or not.
I crossed the room on unsteady legs and climbed into bed without bothering to change. The scarf around my neck felt tighter than usual, its rough fabric brushing against the hives the allergic reaction had l
