The Alpha's Abandoned Mate
he began, his voice lower than usual, “whispers from the east. The Dark One, he’s moving again.”
The words hung in the air like a curse. Sienna’s heart skipped a beat. The Dark One. The very name sent shivers down her spine. He had been a legend, a tale mothers told their children to keep them in line. But now, Valen spoke as if it were something far more real.
“Are you sure?” Sienna asked, her voice barely above a whisper. “The Dark One hasn’t been seen for centuries. He’s a myth.”
“A myth, perhaps. But the signs are real.” Sir Valen stepped closer, lowering his voice even further. “There’s been a shift in the magic. A ripple. Something, or someone, has awakened something dark. We believe i