Chapter 81

• Asha's eyes flickered with a shadow of something Nicole couldn't quite decipher. "There's no time to explain now," she replied, her tone urgent. "We must fight together, Nicole. The pack needs us."
• With a nod of determination, Nicole pushed aside her doubts and stood tall beside Asha. They locked eyes for a brief moment, a silent understanding passing between them.
• Whatever had happened before, whatever secrets Asha held, they would deal with it later. Right now, their focus was on the battle raging around them.