Ethan We had to find Andromeda. Every moment she remained hidden felt like a countdown to disaster. The retreat of the rogues and minions felt too easy, too deliberate, as if they wanted us to think we’d won something. I wasn’t convinced. Their movements were calculated, their retreat orchestrated, and the nagging feeling in my gut told me they were hiding something critical. Something that couldn’t wait. After ensuring the immediate safety of the pack’s borders, I ordered the men accompanying me to return to the pack to regroup and recover. But I couldn’t just leave it at that. My instincts demanded more. But I needed to do this alone. If there was a trap waiting, I wouldn’t risk anyone else falling into it. This fight wasn’t just about protecting the pack - it was personal. With my wo

