Shadows of the Future
The stranger’s chilling words echoed in Elara’s mind long after their dark form had disappeared into the night.
She and Kieran stood in silence, their breaths noticeable in the cold air. The forest seemed to hold its breath, as though waiting for something to break the fragile quiet.
“We can’t ignore this,” Kieran finally said, breaking the quiet. His speech was low and steady, but the tightness in his shoulders revealed the weight of the moment.
“I know,” Elara answered, her glowing hands dimming as the last traces of her power faded. “We need to start training the pack members .”
The next morning, Elara sat with Kieran and Aeron in the remains of the Moonveil council hall. The room still bore the scars of Cassandra’s attack, cracked walls, and broken furniture
