Brynn Hollis' POVThe gray wolves arrived at dusk.They came not from the north, not from the east—from nowhere. One moment the horizon was empty, the next they stood at the edge of the forest, silent, watching. Their fur was the color of storm clouds, their eyes bright as stars.We had not seen them coming."They were not there a moment ago," Farrah said, her hand on her blade."They are not enemies," Luna Rose said. "They are wanderers. They have always been wanderers.""How do you know?""I saw them. In the vision. They are the ones who have never chosen."---The Circle gathered at the gate.I walked forward, alone, my hands open. Dax followed a few steps behind, close enough to protect, far enough to let me speak.The gray wolves did not move. Their leader, a female with silver streaks in her fur, stepped forward."I am Mira. We have come to see.""See what?""See if the Circle is real. See if love is real. We have heard stories, but stories are not proof.""Then stay. Watch. Lea
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