Her joy is contagious. I find myself caught up in it despite the rage still simmering in my veins. “What will you do?”

“Andrew and I are going to run his herb shop together.”

Again with that damned human man.

“He says I know more about curative plants than anyone he’s ever met.” Unaware of my growing irritation, Astra practically bounces on her toes as she starts walking again, energy radiating from her despite her injuries. “We’ll help people. Real people who genuinely want my help, not pack members who see me as a necessary evil.” She looks over her shoulder at me again. “My mother taught me everything she...