MINE BEFORE THE BLOOD MOON
Only possibility.
Then a scream echoed through the cavern and everything shattered. We were on our feet instantly, weapons drawn, hearts racing. The scream came again, closer, terrified, and Auren's voice followed. "The barrier!" The entire cavern shook violently as the silver tree flashed once, twice, then cracks of black darkness spread through its glowing trunk. The First Wolf roared, a sound filled with pain, and for the first time since arriving at the Fang, fear appeared in the ancient guardian's eyes. Something had found them. Something powerful enough to damage the prison itself. And whatever it was, it had arrived early.