Flashback
The moon hung high in the ink-black sky, casting an ethereal glow upon the dense forest below. The tree stood tall and silent, the only sound heard was the sound of a cricket, the rustling of leaves beneath my paws, and the distant howl of an owl as if nature itself held its breath in anticipation.
As I ventured deeper into the forest, the shadows seemed to dance and twist around me, whispering secrets in a language only I could understand.
“Lucien! My heart calls out to his name….. The pain Crystal was feeling was far deeper than mine. I caused both of us pain.
“There is nothing we can do about it, Crystal. His scent is far gone! I said to her but she abruptly ignored me. I could feel their agility as she ran deeper into the forest, the moonlight filtered through the den
