Zane's POV The morning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of herbs and earth that always reminded me of my mother. I slipped away from the castle grounds before anyone could notice. My steps were silent, practiced. The old garden had been my refuge for years, a place where the chaos of the pack softened, where memories of better days lingered like morning mist. Roses bloomed here, wildflowers swayed, and the faint hum of residual magic made the air feel alive. I drew in a steady breath, letting it settle my nerves.At first, everything seemed normal. But then… a shiver ran down my spine. It wasn’t cold. It was the pulse — subtle at first, like a heartbeat out of sync. Dark, heavy, something that didn’t belong. I froze, nostrils flaring as I caught a faint scent drifting through the air. Ember. But not her. Something twisted, alien, riding on her familiar warmth. My instincts screamed.I followed the pulse cautiously, sticking to the shadows between the hedges. Smoke curled lazil
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