I tried to break free from the three wolves holding me down, but they bit harder. Held tighter. Leighton disappeared into the shelter. Seconds later, he emerged with Erica's small body dangling from his jaws. "Erica!" My scream was pure anguish. Kael spun toward them, but five wolves blocked his path. Leighton's voice filled all our heads. "Surrender, Sophia. Or I will kill her. Right now." Everything stopped. "Let her go," I pleaded. "Please. She's your daughter." "She's a failure. But she's useful leverage." His teeth pressed against Erica's throat. "Shift back. Both of you. Now." Kael and I had no choice. We shifted back to human form. Immediately, silver chains were thrown around our wrists and ankles. Chains that burned and suppressed our wolf magic. Leighton shifted bac

