Guilt and desperation swirled in Sora gut, Bathin’s powers holding her into a vice as he forced her to watch Ursel continue her one sided beating against Eyia.  Please…  Aunt Inari, please…  Eyia’s saved my life so many times now…  Help.  Please, help me… The Valkyrie was still trying to purge the Daēva’s dark mark, seemingly far more pressing than …

Svalinn immediately shimmered into existence, crystals surrounding Eyia as she held up her right hand, mist exploding around the Valkyrie as the shell of ice formed in a fraction of a second. The Daēva smashed into the barrier, yet all Sora’s twitching ears caught was the sound of crunching ice, cracks spider-webbing down its length; it took the brunt of …

Sora sank to her butt with relief.  “Are you really alright, Jin?” Lifting her head with a skeptical look, she asked, “What did I tell you last time?” Smiling warmly, Sora nodded, but it vanished as Eyia launched between her and Eric. “What has happened, Sister?” Remembering what her aunt had said, Sora took a deep breath.  “For right now, …

Sora followed Eric’s instructions after he separated from them, charming several guards to get to the door he said Jin and Eyia were behind, questioning herself the entire way.  Wendy, Mary, the two humans, and Aiden walked beside her, making their way through an unfamiliar hall. Why does he have to be so cryptic?  He says something is about to …

Kari’s rage had subsided.  She numbly watched the center screen; they hadn’t even had the decency to clean up Jenny’s body.  The alarm had ended, signifying the end to Eric’s makeshift pack and all the girls she’d tried to protect from him.  She didn’t know what to live for, what to do. Killing Eric was the only thing she had …

Sora easily kept pace with the two attendants as the guards led them through the halls.  Her ears picked up a multitude of screams, shouts, and growls.  It was hard to keep her immediate surroundings in focus as she inhaled the putrid scent of frenzied werewolves with every breath; their hormones were everywhere. Trying to block out the discord inside …

Diane folded her arms as Eric stopped outside the elevator.  “This is where we part ways, Diane.  Your work is finished, for now.” “Finished for now?”  Diane repeated with disdain.  “You still will not tell me who recounted my past?” Eric shook his head, which made Diane even more annoyed, her jaw locking when he added, “I doubt you’ll ever …

Stepping off the circular staircase, Sora was able to see the observation room occupants.  There were several different groups clustered around different areas; they all froze to watch her, Fen, and Jian follow Hillary. They didn’t stay to chat; Hillary quickly led the group out of the room and through a few security checkpoints until they reached a more accommodating …

Aiden sat in his cell without noise.  It had been hours since his meeting with Jenny and Sora’s episode, yet it still circulated in his mind.  No matter how many times I ask the question I still don’t know what happened.  She was fine, maybe a little moody but that’s understandable, and then she was writhing on the ground. Eric …

Diane rubbed her eyes and a yawn escaped her mouth as she waved her hand.  “This is not working, Benjamin.” Benjamin growled as he worked around his jaw.  “Do it,” he commanded. Diane looked around the silent room as the crazed werewolf’s ramblings fed through the speakers.  Her vision shifted to the people worth her attention.  Kelsey, the too young …