Claire’s POV I was dragged out of the trunk roughly by my arms, then shoved down into the dirt at Daphne’s feet. Quickly, I glanced around, but I didn’t really recognize where I was. A forest, but I had no idea which one. Tents were set up here and there and people I didn’t know milled about. This must have been the rogue army, camping out here in the forest, perhaps moving around to never be in one space for too long. Living out of tents, always moving, no wonder the Alphas of the various packs had trouble finding them. I closed my eyes, trying to feel the connection I shared with Gideon. Instead, I was slapped clean across the face. “Pay attention when I’m talking to you!” Daphne demanded. I looked up at her, at the glare in her eyes and the way her face twisted as she scowled a

