Darkness swallowed the clearing so completely it felt like the moon had been ripped from the sky. One moment, silver light bathed the pack house grounds — the next, everything vanished into pitch‑black shadow.
Warriors shouted.
Wolves snarled.
My mates closed in around me instantly.
Jayden grabbed my waist, pulling me tight against his chest. Hayden and Kayden flanked us, their bodies tense, their eyes glowing faintly in the dark.
Jonah’s massive wolf growled, the sound vibrating through the ground.
My mother’s silver wolf stepped closer, her fur shimmering faintly even in the darkness.
Selena pressed forward, trembling. This is not natural.
I held Jax tighter. His tiny body shook — not in fear, but in reaction. His blue eyes glowed brighter, illuminating the blanket wrapped around
