Chapter 12: Wild For the Night
Morgyn calls for backup, Salim ponders his possessions, Vlad loses his ever-loving mind, and an unwelcome guest makes her way into the world.
Chapter 11: Fifty-Eight Minutes
The Strauds gather for a family zoom call, Alice and Vlad head out to hot yoga, and William refuses to give into his surrogate's food demands.
Happy High-School Years!
Do you want Caleb Vatore as a sk8tr boi? Because this is how you get Caleb Vatore as a sk8tr boi.
Chapter 10: Werewolves Are Heartbreakers
Caleb continues investigating with Bella but keeps her in the dark while he pays a visit to his sister. After landing in the hospital, Penny grows suspicious about her wolfiness, and Anastasia pays a visit to a well-known werewolf pack.
Chapter 9: First Date(s)
Bella and Caleb question the Calientes and learn about Nina’s “Zest” for life. Penny wakes up in Del Sol Valley Condo, surrounded by claw marks. Anastasia tries to be vulnerable and share her true self in a totally calm, totally normal way.
Why I Write Queer Characters
A very late Pride photoshoot and some reflections on finally getting a name for your sexuality in your 30s.
Chapter 8: Creature Comforts
Caleb arrives at the same crime scene as Bella in his dark form with no jurisdiction to hide behind. Lilith gets a visit from her mother that she didn’t ask for, and Anastasia continues courting Penny with a steak lunch.
Chapter 7: Chill
Bella chases down two leads: one driven by the full moon and the other by a chauffeur. Caleb and Akira discover their crime scene is more extensive than they thought. Vlad and Alice go for double or nothing, and Anastasia puts on a happy face.
Chapter 6: A Hot Mess
A smoking corpse gives Bella and Deacon trouble, and they question Alice’s slacker ex to get to the bottom of it. Meanwhile, Alice and Vlad go hiking and deal with some Salim-shaped insecurities. A forensics tech brings a surprising discovery about Eliza’s crime scene.
Chapter 5: Ended With A Body
Anastasia tries to understand her feelings, Penny deals with some post-werewolf emotions, Caleb meets with the Sages, and Bella has a fruitful trip to the dentist.