ElaraThe stark, golden light of Friday morning cut directly through the dissolving sheets of mountain fog, pouring across the dark slate tiles of our private chamber like liquid heat.I stood completely still by the edge of the master mattress, my bare feet grounded against the cool stone as I pulled the clean, unstructured black tunic of the active vanguard over my shoulders. The reinforced fabric absorbed the harsh daylight, its silver lineage embroidery catching the reflection with a sharp, metallic gleam that framed my posture in a flawless line of military authority. Beneath my high collar, the thick, gold-rimmed crescent brand throbbed against my throat with a slow, heavy rhythm, sending a steady current of pure golden energy straight to my core to anchor my wolf.Within my consciousness, Nyx lay completely unburdened, her massive midnight-black paws tucked beneath her chest as she let out a slow, floor-rattling purr of absolute victory. “The circle is iron, Elara,” my wolf rum
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