The Valley of Whispers had been transformed from a sanctuary into a frantic war room. While the pack healers worked tirelessly on the broken body of Dr. Aris Thorne, I sat with the flickering data drive in the absolute center of the ancient, moss-covered amphitheater. Kael and the high elders watched in a heavy, respectful silence as I began to channel my magic, attempting to bridge the impossible gap between the cold human technology and the Forest’s ancient, latent energy.
I did not need a computer terminal or a glowing screen to read the data. I had something far more powerful. I had the boys.
"Leo, Liam," I called softly, my voice echoing against the white stone pillars. "I need you to look at the light. Focus your energy on the drive and show us what is hidden inside."
The twins
