Chapter 223 – The Rising ShadowThe forest stretched endlessly before him, the scent of pine and earth sharp in his senses, but beneath it all, a disturbance simmered—a faint ripple in the energy of the land. Auren stopped mid-step, letting the wind carry every whisper, every subtle movement. The pack was behind him, loyal, trained, and ready, but he felt the weight of leadership settle on his shoulders like a cloak heavier than any armor.“Stay close,” he murmured, his voice low but carrying authority. Even without raising it, his words commanded attention. The younger wolves immediately adjusted their positions, forming a perimeter, eyes scanning the shadows.He flexed his claws subconsciously, feeling the power within him pulse. It was a power he had inherited from both his parents, the wild, protective strength of his father and the uncanny, mystical attunement of his mother. But tonight, it burned hotter than ever. Something was out there, something ancient, something that even t
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