The forest was silent, except for the sound of my boots pressing softly against the ground. The night wrapped around me like a heavy cloak, but I didn’t slow down. I walked straight, not stopping to rest, not letting the cold or darkness distract me. I was heading for Crimson Howl Pack, and I wouldn’t let anything stand in my way. Because their queen is finally returning, and this time, I’m not weak anymore—I won’t be leaving again.
But something didn’t feel right.
I felt a strange pull at the back of my mind. A whisper of something I couldn’t see or explain. Like the wind carried a message I couldn’t hear clearly. I frowned, slowing just a little. My steps faltered for a moment.
Something’s going on.
The thought crept into my head before I could shove it down.
But I did shove it down
