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."

and Lucas glances up as Kellan enters. The beta greets Ethan with a quick one-armed embrace

across Ethan's face. "Good to be back,

up in the

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 we just don't have the space. "And see that they have enough to eat. We can't afford to have anyone falling ill in this

out another hunting party soon. The influx of refugees has

can help settle them in," Ivy offers. My teeth

instead of at her face. "Ava will handle

eyes. It's petty,

have Lucas publicly

I say, injecting as much warmth into my voice as

says. "Well, I should go check in on

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

hitting us in an instant. Selene trots out behind me, her tail held high as she surveys our

Ava," Ivy says as we walk, her breath forming small clouds in the cold air. "How have things been

on my brightest smile. "Things are going great, actually. We've had our

tone almost patronizing. "You know, if you ever

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

and how she treats me here. In Aspen, she was the magnanimous high-ranking wolf taking care

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