Chapter Fifty-Nine - Jessica

Everything unfolded in slow motion like in a movie. From Joey attacking me as a lycan. Jacob’s howl for us to shift. Even Mason jerking me to my feet, his gaze settled on mine as I began to tremble. I trembled, but my wolf didn’t. She seemed excited, ready to fight when I had no true training. My one day of training had been ruined because of her need for power. Did she think she knew everything because she was royal? Apparently, so. Seth shifted swiftly, causing people to scream in sheer terror. I didn’t blame them. I would have screamed too if I happened upon this nightmare. And that's what it looked like, an utter nightmare. This was a family event. Something children could do in this godforsaken town. Now we were shifting and unleashing a war that I didn’t want to be a part of. I suddenly felt stupid for coming to Slade Springs when my dad told me not to. Though I'd never felt so alive in my life. But what choice did I have? This was in my blood. The rush of excitement from