Chapter 73

AUBREY’S POV After our intimate morning together, I felt energized and ready to take on my duties. The Awakening Ceremony's power still coursed through my veins as I pulled on my patrol gear—black combat pants, a fitted tank top, and sturdy boots. Silver stirred eagerly in my mind, both of us feeling stronger than ever before. My good mood evaporated the moment I reached the meeting point for patrol assignments. Scanning the list posted on the bulletin board, I frowned. My name wasn't there. I checked again, thinking maybe I'd missed it, but no—I'd been completely removed from the rotation. "Looking for something?" Graham's mocking voice came from behind me. I turned to find him leaning against the wall, a smirk playing on his lips. "Or should I say, looking for someone?" "What did you do?" I demanded, my hands clenching into fists. He pushed off the wall, approaching with that insufferable swagger of his. "Me? I'm just following orders. Your mate seems to think you're not cut out for