Alpha and Human Professor
“It was part of my research on shifter myths and legends. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but...”
Her voice trailed off as she opened a specific book, her fingers skimming over the pages. “Here,” she said, pointing to an entry halfway through.
Ren leaned over her shoulder, his warmth grounding her. The passage was short but chilling:
“The Black Fog, born of forbidden rituals, consumes all life it touches. It lingers where the veil between realms is thin, feeding on death and despair to grow stronger. Only the blood of the awakened can dispel its hold.”
“The blood of the awakened?” Ren murmured, his jaw tightening.