Alessia: The moment Alexander left to command the search, the room felt colder, and though I didn’t speak, something in me wouldn’t settle. I stood near the window, Hope cradled against my chest, her small body warm and unaware of everything unraveling around us. Her fingers curled lightly into the fabric of my dress, her breathing soft and steady. Safe. My hold on her tightened without me realizing it. “The fact that she was amongst us, and that she was within the pack grounds, as a pack member doesn’t make this any better.” I said, looking at one of the deltas. “I know, Luna. But we wouldn’t have suspected her…” “Well, now that we know what she is capable of, everyone, and I mean, everyone, is going to be questioned and checked on. I don’t care what you need to do to get it done

