Chapter 47

Maya's POV “Um… I’m not sure how everyone’s going to feel about this, but we may be expecting a guest,” I said, my voice uncertain. “My mother spelled the letter. When I opened it, it acted like a beacon, revealing my location. I don’t know how long it will take, but… she’s coming.” The room went still. I was stunned myself. I had not expected this, any of it. The line 'if I’m still alive' hit me harder than I thought it would. I blinked fast, trying to keep the tears at bay. I needed her to be alive. Desperately. The idea of finally seeing her, speaking to her, knowing her… it meant more to me than I could explain. She was supposed to be a powerful witch. So why wasn’t she here already? “I just mindlinked my ranked wolves to let them know we may have an unexpected visitor,” Ashton announced, breaking the silence. “They’ll alert the warriors. She might show up at the gate or she could appear directly inside the pack. If she thinks you’re still in Blackwood, she might come in defensive