KIARA'S POV The next morning felt strangely peaceful. For the first time in days, Rowan had slept through most of the night. Although the mark on his back remained, his fever had lessened, and seeing him resting quietly gave me hope I hadn't felt in a long time. Kael had left early that morning to oversee the warriors strengthening the pack's borders after the Coven's sudden retreat. Olivia was watching Ryder while the witch doctor examined Rowan once again. Wanting a few moments to myself, I decided to take a walk through the gardens. The cool morning breeze brushed against my skin as birds sang overhead. Everything looked normal. Too normal. Ever since the Coven disappeared, I couldn't shake the feeling that they hadn't truly left. Something was coming.I could feel it. As I wan

