The journey to Shadowfang territory was silent, except for the sound of my heartbeat.
Every step away from home felt like a betrayal carved into my bones. The forest that once comforted me now whispered secrets of my shame, its shadows mocking every trembling breath I took.
Ronan walked beside me, tall and unyielding, his silver eyes flicking toward me every so often as if to make sure I didn’t run. He didn’t chain me. He didn’t need to. The bond was the chain—invisible, powerful, and unbreakable.
When we crossed the border, the air itself seemed to change. The ground grew darker, the trees thicker, and the air hummed with wild energy. This was Shadowfang land—a place of danger and dominance. A place ruled by him.
The pack was waiting.
Dozens of wolves watched from the shadows as we e
