Autumn
I paused, feeling a knot tighten in my stomach as memories surfaced. "I got exiled from their pack, and I know things could turn bad if they ever find me again. They wouldn't want me to succeed, and I feel like it's going to happen again," I continued, my voice barely above a whisper.
"When the competition started, someone attacked me, warning me that I shouldn't win. I can't shake the feeling that it's connected to that pack," I added, my legs beginning to shake with fear as the haunting memories resurfaced.
Kiev and Jared exchanged worried glances, their eyes reflecting their concern. I could feel my wolf, Edith, stirring restlessly within me, sharing my anxiety and trying to lend me her strength.
"I am deeply sorry to hear that," Kiev whispered, his voice a soft mur
