Luna Zara’s POV
The wolf beside me stayed silent, his steps in sync with mine. His presence was a reminder that I wasn’t entirely alone in this. Still, the weight of the situation pressed down on me with every step. Every muscle in my body felt taut, ready to react at the slightest shift in the atmosphere.
When we reached the door, I could feel the air change, charged with something I couldn’t place. The tension was thick, heavy, and suffocating. I knew we were drawing closer to the moment of no return. There was no turning back now.
I turned to the wolf. “Keep watch,” I said, my voice low, barely above a whisper.
He nodded, his golden eyes scanning the surroundings before he stepped back, standing guard. I could sense his awareness, his readiness for whatever lay ahead. As much as I
