Chapter Five – A Shadow in the Woods
The forest was alive with whispers. The Crescent Moon Pack’s borders had always been guarded, yet in recent weeks, sightings of rogues had multiplied. Wolves prowled the shadows, their eyes glinting red under the moonlight, their snarls carrying a hunger that was not natural.
That night, while the pack rested, Lila found herself restless. Her muscles still ached from training, but her spirit was wired with unease. Clara had begged her to get some sleep, but Lila couldn’t. The Alpha’s words from earlier replayed in her head:
Strength can either make you a leader… or destroy you.
She slipped quietly from the pack house and wandered toward the edge of the woods. The trees stood tall and silent, their branches clawing at the night sky. A cool wind brush
