Chapter 45. The Summer Solstice Celebration

Kasia’s head hit the desk with a soft thud, her dark hair splayed around her like a halo of frustration. She closed her eyes, trying to block out the image of Ethan hovering over her, holding her hips. Kasia shouldn’t feel this way about Ethan, she scolded herself.

“Take a break, Kasia,” Deva, her wolf, urged softly. “We’ve done all we can for now. The scouts are out there, searching for any clues about the rogue wolves.”

“Deva, I can’t,” she muttered under her breath. “I have to stay focused and get through this paperwork.”

“Look,” Deva replied, her presence calming and steady. “We’ve already sent out scouts to investigate the situation. There’s nothing more we can do for now. You should focus on the upcoming Summer Solstice celebration.”

Kasia groaned at the thought of a celebration. It was a reminder of the progress she had made in her training and the expectations that weighed heavily on her shoulders. She had been trying to avoid the event as much as she