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."

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

Ethan's face. "Good to be

set up in the outer tents," Kellan

sure they're warm and comfortable," he says unhappily. He hates having the refugees in tents, but we just don't have the space.

wondering if we'll need to send out another hunting party soon. The influx of refugees has

Ivy offers. My teeth

instead of at her face. "Ava will handle it," he says firmly. "She's the Luna,

even as I notice the flash of irritation in Ivy's eyes. It's petty, I know, but it's been months of subtle

feels good to have Lucas publicly

much warmth into

doesn't quite reach her glittering green eyes. "Of course," she says. "Well, I should go check in on my pack mates. It's been

her presence. "I'll head

tent, the frigid air hitting us in an instant. Selene trots out behind me, her tail held high as

small clouds in the cold air. "How have things been

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

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

in her eyes that sets my teeth on edge. It's the same look she always

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

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