CHAPTER SIXTEEN The moon hangs low in the sky, casting a silver glow over Golden Paw. The cobblestone streets are empty, the pack asleep. But I can't rest—not with my heart thrumming like a hummingbird's wings inside my chest. Tonight, everything changes. "Are you sure about this?" I ask my reflection in the bedroom mirror. My voice comes out steadier than I feel. Blonde hair falls around my freckled face, and my blue eyes stare back at me with a determination that feels new, unfamiliar. "Absolutely," I murmur to myself. Luca, with his golden hair and those dimples that flash whenever he smiles at me, has been on my mind since the day we met. He's more than just another Omega; he's someone who understands the fire that burns within me, the secret telepathy that sets me apart. And if th