ina

gasps. A dark, viscous fluid, almost black, began to bead on Jasper's skin around the base

ixed together. Tears of relief streamed silently down her face. She saw this as a miracle. H

she mouthed t

required immense concentration. My own energy was draining

l voice, demanding entry. The guards were holding f

return with more force. I had to secure my position. I walked to the

pay for..." she

t, "I will demand The Rejection. And I will tell the entire Pack it was becaus

catastrophic scandal for Lady Cristen's faction. Agnes's face turned white. She understood th

against it for a moment, my

lack residue. Jasper's breathing was evening out, becoming deeper and st

out completely. The room spun. Luna Elayne rush

her voice thick with awe and gr

"This is just the first step. The

chair. "Rest. I w

w slightly ajar. I gestured for her to come in. "Holly,

th loyalty. She planted herself by the

he last thing I heard was the steady, rhythmic sound of Jasper

oan from the bed mad

was s