When Avery finally regained full consciousness, the first thing she noticed was the cold, hard ground beneath her. Her head throbbed, and her limbs felt heavy with exhaustion. Slowly, she opened her eyes, blinking against the dim light filtering through the small window high above. She tried to sit up, wincing as pain shot through her body.
She looked around and saw that they were no longer in the forest. Instead, they were in a small, dingy cell with stone walls and a barred door. The air was damp and musty, carrying the scent of mildew and earth. Her mates Shane, Sean, Cruz, and Romeo were lying nearby, still unconscious but beginning to stir.
A wave of relief washed over her as she realized they were alive. "Shane, Sean, Cruz, Romeo," she called softly, her voice hoarse. "Wake up. We
