As we assembled at the edge of the clearing ready for the mission to save Ethan, the tension in the air was thick. Every wolf stood tall, poised for whatever was to arrive. But the weight of the obligation dropped on me, more than it had ever done. Although leading this rescue was already dangerous, it became intolerable knowing Ethan was in Zack's hands.
But something else worse, was chewing at me.
Cora.
Finding out about the mission had infuriated her. We couldn't let her join, come fight with us as she wanted. The last time she used her powers. She lacked control, thus, if something went wrong, it wasn't just her life on the line.
When we broke the news to her back at the pack house, I said, "Cora, you're not coming with us" firmly.
Her eyes narrowed at me, burning I had never se
