Rhea's pov.The sun had barely risen, casting a golden light across the forest, when everything changed.I was standing near the training grounds, watching a group of younger wolves practice their stances, when a loud howl pierced the morning air. It wasn't just a warning—it was laced with fear and pain. I turned on instinct, my heart pounding, knowing something terrible had just happened.Ronan and Kieran appeared almost instantly, their faces tense. Elias came next, his eyes locked on mine for a moment before he nodded. We all moved as one, following the sound of the howl into the forest.The scent of blood hit me before we saw anything. We found Marcus, one of our scouts, collapsed by a tree. His side was torn open, deep claw marks cutting through his flesh. Ronan dropped to his knees, checking his pulse. "He's alive," he said, but barely. Kirian pressed his hands to Marcus's wound while I crouched close."Who did this?" I asked urgently.Marcus's eyes fluttered open. He coughed, s
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