Audrey’s POV
The moment Luke’s teeth sank into my skin, a sharp heat spread through me. It wasn’t just pain—it was power.
For a second, everything around me faded. The sounds of the pack, the crackling fire, even my own heartbeat.
Then, just as quickly, it was over.
Luke stepped back, his breath steady, his gaze locked onto mine.
The mark burned, but not in a painful way. It felt alive. Like something deep inside me had woken up.
The pack watched in silence, waiting. Judging.
I forced myself to stand tall, to show no weakness.
Marcus smiled, pleased. "It is done."
Mira and Aiden stood in the crowd, their faces unreadable. The warriors murmured among themselves, some nodding in approval, others watching carefully.
The elders thought they had won.
But they had no idea what they ha
