I stayed in the shade of the trees. The air was cool against my skin, and I could hear the pack's faint sounds like whispers in the wind. When Liam saw me, he moved a few feet away and his face got red. He was clearly worried, however I was unable to stop myself. Not at this time. Not with me so close.
I closed my eyes and focused on the energy inside me. It was like a storm—spinning and crying, and it would never stop going against my order. Before the point of no return was reached, there had to be determination and control. I tried to shape and control that dull, solid power inside me, but my hands shook as I did it. However, as it usually did, it fought back.
When Liam said "Cora," he was calm and careful. "Try not to push excessively hard."
I decided not to answer. I couldn't. I wa
