The Werewolf's Bride
Words in an ancient script glowed faintly as they read:
The First Moon cursed the split packs: Blackthorn and Ironfang, born of one sire, divided by pride. Only the bridge born of forbidden union, human heart, wolf blood, may mend or sunder the line forever. The ritual of binding requires three elements: blood of the bridge, tear of the betrayed, fang of the betrayer. Complete it under the dark moon, and the curse lifts. Fail, and the bridge shatters, taking both packs into oblivion.
Elara’s heart slammed against her ribs. “I’m the bridge.”