The darkness was absolute, pressing in on me from all sides. I could feel the weight of the earth above us, hear the faint echoes of dripping water and scurrying creatures. The Underground Labyrinth – our latest trial in this never-ending test of survival.
As my eyes adjusted to the gloom, I caught the scents of the other contestants around me. Fear, determination, excitement – a cocktail of emotions that set my wolf on edge. But there were two scents that stood out, unfamiliar yet intriguing.
The first belonged to a tall, slender woman with sharp features and calculating eyes. She stood apart from the group, her posture radiating confidence and intelligence. The second was a broad-shouldered man with kind eyes and an easy smile. He was moving among the other contestants, offering words
