AIDEN’S POV

Hayley and I were getting ready for the mission that next morning after meeting with Lila. We could smell the scent of pine in the crisp autumn air, and it made us one with anticipation as we gathered our gear. We needed to find a way inside the rogue packs' assembly, and we wanted them for information. Not knowing the result, it was a bit of a gamble on our part, but this information could become invaluable for others in league with us.

I looked over at Hayley, who was determinedly sizing up her devices. She was a sense of safety—to know she would be there, that we...