Emma turned and her eyes went wide when she saw Lucius. He was wearing a black vest and black short with red trainers.

“Hey,” Emma said.

“Come with me,” he said, and ran eastwards. Emma started running, following him as they went deeper into the forest and further from the pack household. Thick mist had covered the entire forest, the fog obscuring the trees and bushes. The gentle rustling of leaves, cries of the birds and the patter of their feet were the only things that could be heard.

Lucius led her to a hidden spot in the middle of the forest. It was a secluded clearing surrounded by tall...