The forest breathed again.For the first time in weeks, the winds were warm. The scent of death had faded, and in its place came blossoms, damp earth, and renewal. Crimson Hollow—though bruised and battle-worn—was alive.And so was Selene.She stood on the high balcony of Kael’s den, the morning sun spilling over her skin like gold paint. Below her, young wolves trained with renewed purpose. The scars of Ashar’s invasion remained—burnt trees, broken runes, fallen stones—but there was peace.And peace felt foreign.Even fragile.“Penny for your thoughts?” Kael’s voice rumbled softly behind her.Selene turned, leaning back into his chest as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Shirtless. Warm. Safe.“I keep waiting for something else to go wrong,” she murmured.He kissed the side of her neck. “That’s the curse of leadership.”“Do you regret it?” she asked. “Claiming me? Bringing me into this?”Kael pulled her tighter. “Not even for a heartbeat.”She exhaled, burying her face in the cro
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-06-24
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