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Chapter 43: The Trap at the Ridge

Author: Luna Scriptor
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-10-05 23:01:12
[Cassian’s POV]

We rode hard through the dark mountain pass, our horses' hooves pounding against the cold mud. The heavy fog was thick, but the acrid smell of dark smoke guided us toward the eastern border.

"Keep your eyes open, men!" Eli shouted, his voice barely carrying over the sound of galloping horses. "Stay in formation!"

I gripped my reins tight, my silver eyes scanning the gloomy tree line on either side of the road. My wolf was pacing wildly inside my chest, scratching at my ribs
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