The watchtower fell silent. Not because the scout had finished speaking. Because no one knew what to say next. The words hung over Blackthorn like a curse. The ones without shadows. Every warrior on the walls stiffened. The veterans exchanged uneasy glances. Some of the younger wolves looked confused. The older ones looked terrified. That frightened me more than anything else. Veterans didn't scare easily. Kael was already moving. "Seal every gate." His command thundered across the square. "Archers to the eastern and northern walls." "Nobody opens Blackthorn without my order." The pack scattered instantly. Armor clattered. Boots pounded across stone. Within seconds, the peaceful village had transformed into a fortress preparing for siege. Kael turned toward Cassian. "I want every scout back inside." "They're already on their way." Cassian answered before disappearing into the crowd. Then Kael looked at me. "You stay with me." "I wasn't planning on wandering o
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