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."

beta greets Ethan with a quick one-armed embrace and a hearty smack of his

Ethan's face. "Good to be back,

your refugees all set up in the outer tents," Kellan tells him. "They'll

at the corners of my mate's mouth. "Make sure they're warm and comfortable," he says unhappily. He hates having the refugees in tents, but

soon. The influx of refugees has put a strain on our resources, but we've managed so far.

Ivy offers.

though his eyes look over her head instead of at her face. "Ava will handle

a surge of satisfaction at his words, even as I notice the flash of irritation in Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know, but it's been months of subtle dig after dig, and less subtle

always feels good to have

volunteering, Ivy," I say, injecting as much warmth into my voice as I can muster. "But I've got it

says. "Well, I

to be rid of her presence. "I'll head out to the refugee tents

the frigid air hitting us in an instant. Selene trots out behind me, her

her breath forming small clouds in the cold air. "How have things been going? Running a pack this size can't be

actually. We've had our challenges,

know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, you can always ask for help. I'd

something in her eyes that sets my teeth on edge. It's the same look she always gives me—like

she treats me here. In Aspen, she was the

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