Moonshade’s forest had always been a sanctuary—an ancient, sacred place where the pack thrived under the watchful gaze of the moon. But tonight, the familiar rustle of leaves felt different. The wind carried whispers of fear, betrayal, and impending doom. Aria stood at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the dense expanse of trees that stretched far beyond the horizon. The pale silver light of the full moon bathed the land in an ethereal glow, but it did little to soothe the storm raging inside her. Her mark, a dark sigil burned into her flesh by the enemy alpha, pulsed faintly under her skin. It was a constant reminder that she was tethered—caught between two worlds. Behind her, footsteps approached—silent but deliberate. “Kael,” she said without turning, her voice steady but edged with weariness. He stepped beside her, his broad frame silhouetted against the moonlit sky. His eyes, sharp and unwavering, held a storm of their own. “The council has sent word,” he said. “They want a
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