Selene POV
I slip through the tree line into Ice Moon territory.
My body aches but the wounds are closing. Fast. Faster than they should.
The gashes the dragon left should take weeks to heal. But they're already scabbing over. Sealing themselves.
It's always been like this. My body heals differently. Quicker than normal wolves. One of the few gifts my strange bloodline gave me.
The blood coating my clothes is already drying. Dark. Crusted.
Not mine. The serpent men's.
I need to find Werren. Need to know the truth about that letter.
Then get out before—
"Stop right there!"
Soldiers emerge from the shadows. Ice Moon guards. Weapons drawn.
I freeze.
"Identify yourself!" The lead guard steps forward. His eyes widen. "Wait. You're—you're the tribute girl. The one sent to
