LAVINIA

I stood up on trembling legs and walked toward the heavy cloak lying on the floor.

The milky fluid was dripping down my back like a trail he’d left behind.

Before I could touch the doorknob, the maid who had brought me opened it, scanning me from head to toe.

“Come on,” she said, and led me to another room where more women were waiting.

All eyes landed on me, showing different expressions.

Their wolf noses twitched, and some frowned. I knew very well they could smell the “mark” of a mal