Serena’s muscles ached from training, but the fire in her veins burned brighter than ever. The near-miss with Jack during their session in the field had shaken her, yet Gary and Jack’s unwavering support had steadied her resolve. She could still feel the warmth of Gary’s hand in hers, his words—*You’ve got that same fire*—echoing like a promise. But the cloaked figure’s fleeting appearance and Hart’s escalating threats loomed large, a storm gathering on the horizon. Austin’s offer to train with the Shadow Pack tugged at her, a beacon of freedom, but the mate bond with the triplets anchored her to Blood Moon, for better or worse.
The second hockey match against Blood Moon was tonight, and Serena had agreed to play for the Shadow Pack again, despite Hart’s fury. The decision felt like stepp
