Luna The sound of the footsteps drew closer, each one sending a spike of dread through my chest. The scouts froze, their smug confidence replaced by unease. When the man emerged from the shadows, I understood why. He was massive—easily the largest wolf I’d ever seen, his broad shoulders casting a shadow over the clearing. His scarred face and icy gray eyes radiated menace. Every step he took seemed calculated, his gaze assessing everyone like they were nothing more than pawns in his game. Moon growled in my head. This isn’t good. “Who’s this?” he asked, his deep voice cold and authoritative as he gestured toward me. The scouts exchanged nervous glances before Nyra stepped forward. “She’s just a stray we found in the woods, boss. Weak and useless.” Boss? My stomach dropped. He was not

