SARAThe massive, iron-wrought gates of the Crescent Moon pack house swung open with a rhythmic groan, and for a fleeting moment, I actually forgot to breathe. It wasn't the dark, oppressive, stone-cold fortress I had spent the journey expecting. Instead, it was grand—architecturally magnificent and illuminated by thousands of warm, amber lights that cast a soft, golden glow over towering stone walls and perfectly manicured gardens. It looked more like a sanctuary than a stronghold.Since we had crossed the neutral zone and began the grueling trip back into the heart of the Crescent Moon territory, I had made a conscious decision not to think of the future. I pushed away thoughts of my plans, my survival, and the searing, white-hot hatred I held for the man who had stolen my father's life. For the duration of the walk, I decided to simply be a human—which was exactly what I was, considering I no longer felt the presence of my wolf."Why are we walking, Kayvon?" I asked, my voice barel
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