POV: Luna
The next morning, I return to the clearing where I met Kael.
My mark is glowing. Seeking answers. Like he said it would.
And sure enough, he's there. Waiting in wolf form.
"You came," he says, shifting to partial form. "Does that mean you trust me?"
"It means I have questions. And you have information. Trust is earned."
"Fair enough." He sits. Calm. Patient. "Ask."
"The sigil near the forest edge. Pointing toward Silverwood. Was that you?"
"Yes. I placed it last night. After sensing danger building within your Academy."
"What kind of danger?"
"The insider. The one working with the shadow caller. They're preparing something. A major move. Within days. Maybe hours."
"Do you know who it is?"
"I have suspicions. But nothing concrete. The shadow caller is good at hiding hi
