Chapter 82 – The Echo of Shadows The howl lingered in the air like a shard of broken glass, sharp and unrelenting. It wasn’t just the sound that sent chills down Jessica’s spine—it was the weight behind it, the raw emotion cutting through the stillness of the forest. Bryan’s voice had always been steady, grounded. But this… this was something else entirely. A cry born of pain, longing, and something darker—something unhinged. Jessica froze in the doorway, her fingers tightening around the frame as if bracing herself against an unseen force. Beside her, Kade stiffened, his wolf stirring beneath his skin. Even Selene, who rarely betrayed any sign of unease, paused mid-step, her gaze locked on the treeline. “Was that—” Lucas began, his voice barely above a whisper. “Yes,” Jessica interrupted sharply, her tone laced with tension. “It was him.” Kade turned to her, his expression grim. “What does he want?” “I don’t know,” she admitted, her voice trembling despite her best effort
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