Steven's POV
A sudden knock at the door instinctively made me step back, and I immediately released Luna. I turned towards the entrance as Liam walked in, his expression serious yet composed.
"Everyone is ready, Alpha," he briefed me solemnly. "The whole pack is waiting right in front of the mansion." He stood tall, with a sense of resolve.
"I'll be there," I said with a nod, and without another word, he was gone.
I took a deep breath, willing the weight in my chest to lighten. The Hunt was a big night for all of us, much more than a simple tradition. It was one way to reconnect with our wolves-to remind ourselves what we were made of. But with the Demon Wolf lurking around, this wasn't about tradition anymore; this was about survival.
"Shall we go?" I asked Luna, looking at her.
She nodded without the slightest hesitation, her eyes brimming with silent determination.
We came out the mansion shoulder-to-shoulder, stepping outside down the hall and into the night where the entire p
