Bonded To The Alpha God of War
Their breath fogged faintly in the cold air, hooves shifting softly against stone.
Lyra stood among them.
Beside her were Ira and Ronan, and seven warriors chosen not for rank or reputation, but for what they did not bring… no noise, no hesitation, no need for glory. Men and women shaped by discipline, trained to move unseen and strike without leaving echoes behind.
They were dressed in black from throat to boot. No polished metal. Nothing to catch moonlight or memory.
Dark scarves rested around their heads, loose for now… waiting.
No words were spoken as each rider mounted. The silence was intentional, heavy with what lay ahead. Only the soft creak of leather and the steady breathing of hor