Avery’s pov

The air around us goes from warm to freezing cold. Her wild terrified eyes made my heart drop in my gut and I move to stand before her, taking her shaky hands in my own. Mom,” I try to tug her out of her mind, her eyes so lost.

Mom,” I called out again, more firm and urgent, tugging her lightly. She is still imprisoned in her mind. “Mom!” I tug her harder and this time I see her soul is pulled from the cages of her mind.

But the terror, the terror remains. ” Who?” I whisper. ” Who is coming?”

It’s not her who responds but Xadeon. “The hunters.”

We all turn to him, spotting the grim expression on his face. Mom steps out of my hold and shows Xadeon the number on the screen. “They called me. Told me to bring my daughter in. They know what I was before-

What you were before?” I cut in confused. Her eyes skate over to me then Xade. She looks away embarrassed. “I was born and raised a hunter.”

stumble back and gasp. “What!?” I looked around and saw that it was only me and Xadeon who were surprised. I looked at Xade, my eyes narrowing in suspicion. ”

grasp me. “I only found out yesterday when I went to her to ask her permission for your

mix of betrayal. He notices and looks saddened. ” It was her choice to reveal it

he was right, but I felt betrayed still. ” Avery I left that life a long time ago when I had you,” Mom pleaded as she moves closer to me. “I may have been born a hunter and raised

her, feeling betrayed for being lied to for years. Would she have ever told me about knowing about wolves and her being raised a

never told me,” I narrowed my eyes in

raised normal. I came here wanting a new start, however, I also knew that one day you’d know about all

me, the lies weighing down. ” You should have told me,” I whisper shakily. “I deserved

“I need a breather,” I utter, moving past her and outside. She doesn’t try

was out, I took in a sharp inhale. The rain had stopped and the scent of the outdoors was comforting. I walk further onto the grass and even remove my shoes so I

not be

back and see Xade approaching. I look away. “Why? Because I am a delicate flower?” I

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