A week had passed since I returned to Coronado. The Baxter pack searched potential sites where Alexander's coven might be holding werewolves, but found nothing. "Master Corvinus may have nothing to do with Traci and Timothy's disappearance," Adrienne admitted on the video call. "Alexander swore he doesn't know who tried to hire Emily. Since we turned down his deal, he has no way to find out. He did wish us the best of luck in keeping you alive."

"Asshole."

"A very old, smart, and rich asshole with a taste for your blood."

The information we'd gotten from the Council historians indicated the effects of the bite could last for months....