Kaia’s POV

I jumped to my feet immediately. My first thought was that it was Alpha Thakros, and even though he hadn’t recognized me, the mere thought of seeing him again was frightening. Lyra’s sword was towards the entrance, ready to strike whoever it was.

It was supposed to make me feel calm. But I was scared of Lyra now. She had raised a silver sword to me, like it was nothing.

The intruder walked in, unaware of what awaited inside —

Lykaios.

Lyra smelled his wolf and was about to strike him. I knew what that meant. One strike and he wouldn’t survive it.

“Stop —”

I pushed myself...