The sun was setting as Nova walked across campus, her mind racing with everything she had learned over the past few days. The weight of the decision ahead of her felt more real than ever. The tension between Silver Ridge and Crescent Moon was escalating, and she knew that soon, something would have to give. She didn’t want to disappoint her parents—her family, her pack—but with every passing moment, the pull toward Kade grew stronger.
Her steps slowed as she approached the student center. She knew that the Silver Ridge pack had been watching her, lurking in the shadows, waiting for her to make her choice. And yet, there was no sign of them today. For the first time in weeks, the oppressive feeling of being hunted lifted, replaced by an eerie calm. Nova couldn’t decide whether that comfort
