James pov.
The night air was cool, and the stars blinked faintly above the pack house. The moon was out too showering its light over the whole place.
Tobias was still locked up in the dungeon, however, he wasn't treated like a criminal, rather, he was taken care off properly, only restricted from leaving at least till when the matter is further looked into.
I had been inside all day, checking patrol reports and making sure the guards rotated properly.
My head was heavy, and I just needed a few minutes alone. So I walked slowly across the front yard of the pack house, hands in my pockets, breathing in the crisp air.
The ground was quiet, peaceful and then…
Boom!
A loud bang shook the earth beneath my feet. I stumbled, looking up as the trees swayed violently.
The ground trembled. A few birds flew from the trees in fear. My eyes snapped to the pack house.
Some of the windows rattled, and a pulse of golden light spread through the air like a ripple.
The magic shield Mira had place
