LIORA Turning onto a hidden gravel path, I follow behind Dan’s trailer as we hit the final stretch of our ten-day journey. Lace decided she wanted to ride with her family when we left the diner, and I was thankful for that. The three hours of alone time helped me to get my thoughts sorted and prepare me for any trials the alpha of Moonfire may throw my way. Once I am accepted into Moonfire, I will lock myself in my little cottage and let out the pain I have kept in these last ten days. Rolling my windows down to allow fresh air into the cabin of my truck, my nose twitches as I scent smoke and blood on the wind. Sensing something wrong, I immediately dial Dan’s number, the music I had playing through Bluetooth being replaced by the dial tone. “Lio—” “Dan, something is wrong!” I state,