New Plans and Machinations

**Vanya**

The noise around us was deafening, a tidal wave of outrage and shock, but he felt a thousand miles away. Yet, he stood right there. His dark eyes bore into mine, giving nothing away.

A sudden, sharp tingling flared across my cheek. I barely registered the furious gasps and vicious protests rising from the pack members behind me. The heat on my skin intensified, a burning rush of energ