Serena slowly woke up as the first rays of sunlight penetrated the curtains of her room, bathing the room in a soft light. She felt exhausted and completely tired after the previous night. The attack had completely overshadowed her initiation ceremony. Were the attackers looking for Nathan or for something in his possession? These questions ran through her mind as she carefully sat up in bed. She hoped that Alex and the other wolves had found the attackers by now, but since Nathan had not received a call, hope was very slim.

She looked to the side and saw Nathan lying next to her, fast asleep. His face was relaxed,...