Chapter 300. How to Deal with Wraiths

Aurora’s POV

I wrapped my arms around myself, suddenly feeling cold despite the fire crackling not far from where we stood. The flames danced in the corner of my vision, casting long shadows that made the forest seem more alive than it should have been. My voice hovered at the back of my throat, tight and hesitant. I wanted to say it—I needed to say it. That maybe, just maybe, all the misfortune that had rained down on our pack lately had one common denominator: me. Maybe I was the storm, not just caught in it.

But before the words could form, before the guilt could shape itself into sound, Shane’s voice cut through the heavy silence like a blade.

“This is ridiculous,” he snapped, pacing with frustration. “If we know they’re here—if we know the wraiths are among us—why the hell aren’t we hunting them down and exterminating them right now?”

His words hung in the air like smoke, sharp and choking. Caleb stiffened but didn’t answer, his gaze still locked