Chapter 5

The transport touched down on the Obsidian Coast, where freezing rain and a salty sea breeze cut through the air.

I hitched my trench coat tighter against the coastal chill and spotted Amy flagging me down near the terminal exit.

The second I cleared the gate, she lunged forward and locked me in a fierce hug.

"Congratulations, you finally walked away from that bastard Alpha. Your new life starts now," Amy said.

I smiled and jabbed her shoulder, offering no reply, but the oppressive weight of the last seven years finally lifted.

Her playful demeanor vanished as she caught my…