Chapter 346 Ava: Ivy's Help

The chill that floods the tent emanates from Lucas. For his enemy to have control of his pack lands is a neverending thorn in his side. But he doesn't show his frustration.

"That's not like them," he says calmly. "There's something going on there."

I nod in agreement. Their silence is more unnerving than any overt threat.

From a worldwide apocalypse to sudden silence—it's strange. And then there are the hunters, always trying to find lone supernaturals struggling in this new world. We still don't know what they're trying to do, but we've saved a few from their clutches.

"We did come across a small group of rogues," Ivy chimes in, drawing everyone's attention. "They seemed... off. More aggressive than usual."

"Off how?" Lucas presses.

Ivy shrugs, her eyes darting to me for a moment before focusing back on Lucas. "It's hard to explain. They were just... different. Wilder, somehow. We managed to avoid a confrontation, but it was close.

They were not friendly."

"How far out was this?"

"Two days' run. They were traveling in the opposite direction."

again, and Lucas glances up as Kellan enters. The beta greets

warm smile spreads across Ethan's face. "Good to

all set up in the outer tents," Kellan tells

my mate's mouth. "Make sure they're warm and comfortable," he says unhappily. He hates having the refugees in tents, but we just don't have the space. "And see that they have

influx of refugees has put a strain on our resources, but we've managed so far. Still, it's a

help settle them in," Ivy offers.

me, then back to Ivy, though his eyes look over her head instead of at her face.

Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know, but it's been months of subtle dig after dig, and less subtle

feels good to have

warmth into my voice as

eyes. "Of course," she says. "Well, I should go check

idea," I agree, eager to be rid of her presence. "I'll

us in an instant. Selene trots out

forming small clouds in the cold air. "How have things been going? Running a pack this size

on my brightest smile. "Things are going great, actually. We've had our challenges, of course, but everyone's really come

hard work," she says, her tone almost patronizing. "You know, if

on edge. It's the same look

difference between how she treated me in Aspen and how she treats me here. In Aspen, she was the magnanimous high-ranking wolf taking care of her brother's pet lover. Here? She's a

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