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.”

only me and Xadeon who were surprised. I looked

for me, I move out before he can grasp me. “I only found out yesterday when I went to her to ask her permission for

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

I left that life a long time ago when I had you,” Mom pleaded

being lied to for years. Would she have ever told me about knowing about wolves and her being raised a hunter if I wasn’t in trouble

never told me,” I narrowed my eyes in

be raised normal. I came here wanting a new start,

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

gaze drops to the floor. ” You did,” she agreed and I shook my head, my eyes teary. “I need a breather,” I

the outdoors was comforting. I walk further onto the grass and even remove my shoes so I can bury my toes in the wet

should not be out

approaching. I look away. “Why? Because

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