Early the next morning, Hendrix and Ethan made their way back to Starry Howler, leaving Moonstone Valley two days earlier than they had planned after Hendrix was badly burnt by the ceremonial fire while performing the burial rites of his mother.

That was something that had never happened before and he didn't need to think too hard to realize that it wasn't just an accident. He knew that something bad was coming.

Putting the bad thought aside, the only thing he wanted to do as soon as he entered the pack ground was to see Ava, hug her tightly and never let her leave his side ever again. Since the...