Alpha Bladen POV
The moment my foot crossed into Crestfallen territory, my wolf stiffened beneath my skin.
There was no sound, smell or wall to mark the boundary. No shift in the air, no sudden change in terrain. Just a quiet that settled too quickly, too completely, like the land itself was holding its breath.
I raised a fist and the line behind me froze instantly. Callum made his way to me, we locked eyes momentarily and I could see the confusion in his gaze. He felt the same unease I felt.
Silverstone halted with disciplined precision. Bloodmoon followed a half second later, looser, tired but alert. Cloaks brushed against bark and leather screeched softly as wolves adjusted their stances.
There was something off about this place.
Crestfallen borders were never like this. They were
