Chapter 71

• Anita’s Pov
• As I stepped out of the car, I felt a wave of relief washing over me, finally away from the suffocating atmosphere my stepmother always brought with her. Her words were like poison, slipping into every crack she perceived in my defenses, but I knew better than to let her see the effect they had. I turned, taking a deep breath, and faced her one last time.
• “You should remember,” I said firmly, my voice clear and unwavering, “this is not your pack. And you’re not Luna here. You don’t have the power to cover the sky with one hand, not here.” I allowed myself a small, victorious smile as I watched her eyes narrow. “And if Alpha Hades finds out about your little threats, he won’t be pleased.”