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

warm smile spreads across Ethan's

up in the outer tents," Kellan tells him. "They'll be safe

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

supplies and wondering if we'll need to send out another hunting party soon. The influx of refugees has put a strain on our resources, but

in," Ivy offers. My teeth clench involuntarily at her

look over her head instead of at her face. "Ava will handle it," he says

but feel 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

good to have Lucas publicly affirm my

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

quite reach her glittering green eyes. "Of course," she says. "Well, I should go check in on my pack mates. It's

her

hitting us in an instant. Selene trots

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

We've had our challenges, of

her expression unreadable. "Being Luna is hard work," she says, her tone almost patronizing. "You know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, you can always ask for help. I'd be more than happy to

sets my teeth on edge. It's the same look she always gives me—like

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255