Chapter 73The pack grounds were unusually awake for the late hour. Torches flickered along the paths, and restless warriors moved in small groups, whispering uneasily.News traveled fast in the pack, especially when it involved magic. By the time Selene and Killian stepped outside the council building, the night had already grown thick with tension.Beta Andrew walked ahead of them, leading the way toward the northern border. Two warriors flanked him, their eyes sharp and alert. Killian walked beside Selene, keeping his hand close to her shoulder without touching her, as if trying to protect her without making it obvious.“Do you feel anything?” Killian asked softly.Selene took in a slow breath. The air felt heavy, cold, and almost metallic.It tasted like old magic.“She is not here,” Selene said, “but her magic is close enough to feel.”Killian nodded and spoke, “Beta Andrew said the symbol appeared less than an hour ago, maybe she left it behind on purpose so we could find it.”S
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