Maya’s POVI kept my hand pressed lightly against my chest as we moved deeper past Blood Moon’s northern zone. Our bond pulled again, sharper this time, like a hook sinking deeper into flesh.I felt Lucien for a split second.His name kept me moving forward even when everything in me screamed that something was wrong.Finn walked ahead with two scouts, his posture rigid, alert in a way I hadn’t seen before. Sophie stayed close to my left side, eyes constantly scanning the treeline. Garett and his siblings formed the rear line, moving like trained instinct rather than conversation.Ciara stayed near me, since we began this journey. And that alone kept me anchored more than anything else.Because the bond…was no longer just calling, but dragging me towards it.A low pulse rippled through my chest again, and I staggered slightly before catching myself.Sophie noticed instantly. “Maya.”“I’m fine,” I said quickly.But Finn turned halfway, his expression tightening. “That’s the fifth ti
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