Aurora's POV
The morning sun filtered through the curtains of my tiny apartment in the Nightshade Pack territory, casting a warm glow across the room. I sat at my desk, poring over the notes I'd compiled about my mysterious stalker when a sharp knock at the door jolted me from my concentration.
My heart raced as I approached the door cautiously. I'd been on high alert since discovering the tracking device in my bracelet. I peered through the peephole, expecting to see Ethan or perhaps Sarah.
Instead, I stared at a face I never thought I'd see again.
Lucas, Mason's best friend, and newly appointed Beta, stood on my doorstep, her expression a mix of determination and unease.
For a moment, I considered pretending I wasn't home. But I knew that as a werewolf, Lucas could probably hear my
