Chapter 25 Ava: A Familiar Scent

Selene growls, pacing as she sniffs every corner of the room. Her hackles are stiff. Even though she's just a dog right now, it's still intimidating.

That bastard was here, Selene confirms, after sniffing around the bedroom. He won't harm you. Her lip curls back into a soft snarl. I can smell his regret with every step he took.

I collapse, my legs too weak to hold me up. That refreshed, revitalized feeling is gone. Only fear remains.

"What am I going to do? I can't stay here. If he found me, that means Dad can find me."

Perhaps. Selene stretches with a large yawn. I would not worry yet, cub. You are not as defenseless as you once were, and you cannot run forever.

"But—"

You cannot run forever, Selene repeats forcefully, and I fall silent, struggling against the panic fluttering against my ribcage. One day, you might have to fight back.

Fight back?

I'd never imagined fighting back.

How can a wolfless defect fight back?

couch after a few circles. You

do?" I ask

you

* * *

onto the couch cushions, trying to let Selene's words wash over me. Live. Just live. It sounds so simple when she says it

eyes fixing me with an intent stare. You cannot keep going as you have

frown tugs at my lips. "What

body as

had to learn to run. But to Selene, I'm

She wants me to get fit. To toughen up, build muscle, increase my stamina. A tremor of trepidation runs

I need to be able to defend myself. My only

nod, I steel my resolve. "Okay. What do I

Elkins with a request to leave work early three days a week. I spin a vague story

dear. As long as you can have your work done before you leave, I

washes over me. "Thank you, Mrs. Elkins.

me one of her warm, grandmotherly smiles. "Not a problem, Ava.

in return, her kindness lancing through my

room—push-ups, sit-ups, air squats,

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