Chapter 69. Pawn

Heather POV

A raven tapped its beak against my closed window, sensing my presence. I stiffened at first but quickly opened the window to retrieve the letter it carried.

“Your first mission is to save Alpha Kayden from Raven members he will soon encounter,” the note read. I gulped, squinting at the words. “The pack elders have fled. Be cautious. If you’re caught, you can blame the elders to save yourself.”

Before I could process it, the note vanished from my hands. I blinked in confusion. Why would I need to save Alpha Kayden? It’s not like he can’t defend himself. The thought rang in my head. The raven was still perched on the windowsill, its red eyes glowing against its dark feathers. It cawed, as if urging me to touch it. Hesitantly, I reached out and stroked its feathers, but a sudden jolt of magic surged through me. The raven flew off into the night, and I sighed.

“Heather, my little birdie,” a voice echoed in my head, making me jolt.