Chapter 79

Maeve’s POV

I couldn’t catch my breath, and the tremors underfoot were only intensifying.

“Get away from her, both of you. This is your fault, Luth!” Valera called, pushing through to me and wrapping her arms around my shoulders. She began rubbing soothing circles against my back. Whatever she did, it worked: my ragged breathing slowed, and the earth’s vibrations ceased.

I pulled back enough to speak. “Thanks.”

“I’m sorry,” Luth murmured, hovering at my side. “I didn’t mean to upset you.” I couldn’t blame him—he’d carried the memory of that night and its tragedy all these years, while I had buried my recollections.

“We need to get a handle on your magic,” Lennox said, and I nodded in agreement. “After tonight, the Eclipse Pack will be hunting for you again.” I felt the truth of his words. I had to tame this raw power pulsing inside me. Mother had always warned it might overwhelm me, but she’d also believed I was strong enough to master it from an