The discovery of the Hunter's Mark changed everything.
By midday, rumors had spread through every corner of Bloodright Academy.
Students whispered in classrooms.
Professors exchanged worried looks in hallways.
Even the staff seemed uneasy.
The symbol carved into the tower remained untouched, glowing faintly whenever moonlight or magic brushed against its surface.
No spell could remove it.
No professor could explain how it had appeared.
And according to Rowan and Luca, that was exactly what made it dangerous.
Victoria stood near one of the academy's upper balconies, staring out at the mountains.
The wind tugged gently at her dark hair.
Normally, she loved this view.
Today, she barely noticed it.
Her thoughts kept returning to one question.
Why now?
Why had the Hunters suddenl
