Nadia’s POV:

I let out a weary exhale as I walked back to our quarters with Kane. After Lyra had been blasted past the pack's borders, Kane had wasted no time barking out fresh orders to the scouts and warriors.

“You need to get some shut-eye, Nadia.”

“I can't,” I replied, trying to stand tall before a sharp pang in my lower back made me groan. “I've been on pins and needles all day.” Before he could argue, a frantic knock sounded at the door. My parents hurried in, Mother clutching the mirror like a lifeline, with Derek bringing up the rear.

“Nobody goes anywhere solo tonight,” Derek announced.

“The...