POV: LunaThe rogue wolves weren't just surrounding Silverwood randomly. They were positioned strategically. Creating specific pattern. Building specific formation.And at the center of that formation, at the focal point of all that hostile intent, stood the entity wearing Cole's face. It wasn't hiding. Wasn't subtle. Just standing there. Waiting. Confident."They're targeting something specific," Caleb observed, analyzing the formation from the walls. "This isn't random assault. This is precision strike. Focused objective. Specific goal.""What goal?" Liam demanded.Through my Eclipse mark, through artifact connection, through enhanced perception that came with bonded power, I saw it. Felt it. Understood it."Selene," I breathed. "They're targeting the princess. All of this. The formation. The positioning. The entity's presence. It's all building toward attacking her specifically.""Why her? Why now?""Because she's my anchor. My connection to royal magic. My bond providing stability
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