“His name is Cerberus. He’s just an ordinary black wolf.”

            I turned around and found Tyler on my back, chest glinting and muscles tensing. His face is tamed and smiling.

            “He usually surveys newcomer mortal women here.”

            Cerberus walked towards me and stopped at my feet. “He’s just a pet wolf here in Stella’s Soul, particularly the Shadow Pack’s pet. See?” Tyler patted the wolf’s head and it wagged its tail like an actual dog.

            “How do I know if one’s a pet and one’s a werewolf?” I asked.

            “This.” He hoisted a jewel around Cerberus’ neck. “See this pendant? That’s the symbol of Stella, a waning moon.”

            I reached...