Like a broken man, Kenston gets up and leaves.

It breaks my heart to see a once influential man who ruled the pack next to my father with an iron hand so defeated because one of the pearls in his crown is untraceable. But his attitude is a reflection of my own feelings. And I am determined to fulfill my promise to him. Rain returns in my arms, exactly where the Moon Goddess destined her to be.

I turn to Jace, who silently follows everything.

"We have the confirmation mostly in about Magda," I hold out to him. "Now try to bring Clair up to more speed. I can't wait...