A gust of frigid wind pressed against Sora’s body, causing her to shiver.  The sound of cutting air and Eric’s hiss filled her ears.  Opening her eyes, the first thing Sora saw was her own breath; the chilling atmosphere dramatically decreased by the second. Sora’s mind blanked upon seeing a thick, swinging blonde braid appear after a veil of fog …

The bruises across Sora’s body faded from her mind as Eric watched her; she’d used most of her energy trying to help Kari, causing hot air to puff out of her frantic lungs and sweat to slick her face.  Eric’s wet, crimson fingers kept snagging her focus; she was defenseless, yet the murderous wolf didn’t make a move while his …

Time slowed in Sora’s eyes, heart pounding as she watched Eric pull his hand from Lori’s chest, sidestepping her descent to the floor. Revulsion spread across her abdomen when Eric licked his fingers, a malevolent grin directed at his sister. The time dilation only lasted a moment, and Kari dashed forward, her body changing to her Fenris form; her speed …

Sora was even more at a loss at the look on Aiden’s face.  He really doesn’t know what’s going on. Eric lifted an eyebrow while appraising Aiden.  “I’ve barely seen you the last few days.” Devin chuckled, leaning over to leer at the bird.  “Yeah, he’s been hanging out with the vixen to dodge you—I could smell her on him.” …

Unnerved by how empty the streets were at this time of night, Sora raced after her father’s scent.  Miami Beach is always busy at night … Where is everyone? It took Sora five more minutes before she caught sight of Devin, leaping across rooftops on La Gorce Drive.  Gritting her teeth and extending her claws, she jumped into the air, …

Sora’s breath caught, following the horrific scene as it unfolded; three brown coated werewolves ran into the front room, Devin at their center.  Her dad flew across the room to strike a couch, flipping it over before tumbling into a wall. What … Why are they… Turning with a grin, Devin seemed happily surprised to see her.  “Oh, great, you …

Sniffing the air as she walked into an alley, Sora let go of a sad sigh, trying to release the tension that gripped her chest.  No one in the area, and they have a terrible rat problem … I should call Nilly! She forced herself to giggle while jumping on top of the building and racing across rooftops; wrapping herself …

Sora’s mind was a mass of confusion and frustration.  I’m hormonal?  What does he know?  I’m the one with a tail and ears!  I’m the one that monsters want to kill!  I’m the one that’s not human! She knew her dad hadn’t meant it in a bad way, knew he truly wanted to help her, but she needed something to …

Jarlath frowned as he awoke, looking out the window to see the open ocean on a one-way trip to Miami, Florida, he’d been aboard a private jet, flying for nearly twelve hours.  He’d slept the whole flight, exhausted from two days without sleep. Sora will be shocked that I’ll be staying home for a while.  I hinted at it, but …

She felt herself wake, but it was as if she were in a lucid dream.  Energy brimmed over itself within her, rushing out in a stream of power, her vision blacked.  Flashes echoed across her brain like droplets of water on a still pond. A large group of people dancing around her—loud sounds and lights—Nilly on a turntable, and finally …