Eleanora

"We are the Sapphire Pack. You belong with us. Don't listen to whatever lies they tell you. They are not your friends."

My aunt's voice echoed through the broken doorway, sharp and commanding. I stared at her in disbelief. She was a werewolf. And Peyton was a werewolf too. My breath caught in my throat.

Gannon stepped in front of me, instinctively protective. "Don't believe her, Ella. She's lying. They're the ones who want to hurt you. We only ever tried to protect you."

My aunt's face twisted with scorn. "Of course he'd say that. He’s desperate to keep you from the truth."

Peyton stood silently at her side,...