Chapter 43. Fire and Spring

Lotus’s POV

I step out of the shadows with Lennox and Louis by my sides. Smoke is thick in the air, and tears drip down my cheeks as I look at what is left of Roman’s rogue camp. Spring lycans are everywhere, dragging women from their homes. They scream and fight for their freedom, but they are no match for the warriors who have been trained to fight.

My eyes scan the battle, looking for where I might be needed. I am also looking for Levi. He left without us. His brothers are pissed, but I am worried about him. It isn’t like him to be so reckless. I worry that he is trying to prove himself when it isn’t needed.

A flash of black catches my eyes, and a familiar snarl carries across the battle to my ears. I look toward the sound, and find Levi’s lycan fighting like he is possessed. I step in his direction, but smoke fills the space between us, and he is lost again.

“We have to fight,” Louis whispers beside me.

I nod. “I will be okay.”

Louis pr