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Chapter 26: The Turning Tide
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2026-04-22 16:32:05The test began without a signal. One moment, the clearing held its breath. The next, it moved.
The wolves closed in. Not reckless. Not desperate. Measured. Watching. Waiting. Elara didn't step back. She felt the bond rise again, not as pressure, but as presence. It settled around her like something familiar now. Something understood. "Stay with me," Kael said quietly. "I am." This time, there was no hesitation. The first wolf lunged.
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