IRIS’ POV: Pain wracks my body, but it's not mine. James's voice calling out to me pierces through the haze, grounding me in the present. Dylan, Jaz, and Cole hover over me, their expressions a mix of concern and confusion. "Something is wrong," I manage to choke out between gasps of pain. It feels like I'm being consumed by flames from within, a sensation unlike anything I've ever experienced. “What’s wrong with her Beta? She doesn’t have an injury!” Dylan’s voice is laced with fear as he examines my body. “We have to move! They are coming; they took over the packhouse! They took Bree, Lucian, and Ana to the dungeons along with the surviving pack warriors!” Cole yells. “They will catch us if we just stay here,” Ravi adds. “Who are they?” Dylan questions. Cole stands over me, taking

