Serena’s POV
The days leading up to the full moon passed in a tense haze. The pack hummed with nervous energy, every wolf bracing for the coming storm. Marcus wasn’t a threat to take lightly—he was ruthless, cunning, and relentless. And now, knowing that I was his primary target, the weight of it all threatened to crush me.
Kael had barely left my side since the night in the clearing. His presence was both a comfort and a challenge, a reminder of everything we’d gained and everything we stood to lose.
As the evening fell, I found myself in the training grounds, watching the warriors prepare. Kael stood in the center, his voice commanding as he directed the drills. Even now, drenched in sweat and brimming with authority, he was breathtaking.
“You should be training too,” a voice said fr
