The Ghost Pack's Secret
The faint pureblood signature, sensed by Anya and confirmed by Lyra's enhanced bond-sight, became their first tangible lead beyond the Shadowmoon territory. It was a beacon of desperate hope in a world consumed by the Cerberus plague. Kieran chose the team meticulously: himself, Lyra, Derek, and Rhys – a blend of power, strategy, and brute strength. The journey was long and perilous, taking them further north and west than any Shadowmoon pureblood had ventured in generations, following ancient, overgrown trails that Lyra instinctively felt were correct, guided by whispers of nomadic paths her own ancestors might have traversed.
The landscape grew harsher with each passing day. The lush forests of their homeland gave way to craggy peaks and deep, shadowed valleys,
