Chapter 313

LUMINA

"The children are dangerous," Margaret said, recovering some of her bravado now that the initial shock had passed. "That's not gossip, Luna, that's fact. They were raised in a facility that turned supernaturals into weapons. They have abilities and training that make them threats to pack security. Being concerned about that doesn't make us bad people—it makes us responsible pack members."

"Responsible pack members," I repeated, my voice dropping to something deadly quiet. "Is that what you call standing in a grocery store spreading lies and fear about children? About my children?"

"They're not lies," the unknown woman said, finally stepping into view. I recognized her now—Patricia,...