The sound came again.Low.Ancient.Breathing.It echoed through the tunnels like the mountain itself had become alive.Every wolf froze instantly.Marcus lifted his torch higher, though the trembling flame barely touched the darkness ahead.“That,” he said quietly, “does not sound asleep.”No one answered him.Because they were all thinking the same thing.Aria stood perfectly still at the center of the tunnel, her pulse thundering painfully against her ribs as the third triplet stirred harder than ever before.Not fear.Recognition.The realization made her stomach twist.Ronan moved closer immediately.“We turn back,” he said firmly.Aria looked toward him sharply.“You know we can’t.”“Yes,” he growled. “We can.”Another deep sound rolled through the tunnels.Closer this time.The walls vibrated beneath it.Dust rained softly from the ceiling above.Garrick’s expression darkened.“We’re running out of time.”Marcus nodded grimly.“If that thing fully wakes before we understand wha
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