Chapter 23

Avery watched as some men dragged the scarlet ash wolf away, not before she looked at Avery with hatred.

Lucas glanced at her with an apologetic expression, ''I apologize for my step-sister's rude behavior.'' Avery could only nod, surprised internally by his harsh punishment. She imagined such a prideful lady, living in the wild as an animal for two weeks, and she felt a tinge of pity for her.

She watched him walk away, but before she could think deeply about his bad relationship with his sister, her phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID and quickly answered. "Emmy, are you okay-'' Avery was cut off by Emily's scream, followed by pained yelps