* Forest Edge - Midnight *
The moon hung high and heavy in the sky, its crimson glow casting an eerie light across the forest floor. Crystal's heart pounded as her feet carried her deeper into the woods.
The pull inside her chest was undeniable, her wolf stirred restlessly beneath her skin.
The altar... The Seer's warning... Midnight will reveal him.
Mist curled between the trees as she reached the clearing. The ancient stone altar stood silent and cold and before it stood George.
Her breath caught.
His cloak was thrown back, his face pale, tense but full of dark purpose.
In his hands, he held a scroll pulsing with dark energy. The scent of forbidden magic filled the air.
"Crystal" George's voice was soft, familiar, almost gentle. "You came. I knew you would feel it, the bond that
