Elara's heart pounded against her ribs as she stared at Kael. "What do you mean? Which brother isn't a brother?"
Before Kael could answer, a howl pierced the night—the pack's alarm signal.
"Border breach," Kael growled, his eyes flashing gold. "We'll finish this later." He rushed out, leaving Elara alone with her questions.
She grabbed her mother's diary and the pendant, then slipped out the window. Everyone would be racing toward the border. No one would notice her heading into the woods.
The full moon lit her path as she ran, her feet carrying her to the small clearing where she'd first met Tobias. If anyone had answers, it would be him.
"I knew you'd come," said a voice behind her.
Elara spun around. Tobias stood there, looking tired but unharmed despite being dragged away by guards earlier.
"How did you escape?" she asked.
"I have friends in unexpected places," he said with a small smile. "But we don't have much time. Did you read the diary?"
