JAKE
I opened the door cautiously, expecting to see something—or someone—waiting outside. But when I looked out, there was nothing. The forest surrounding our ancestral house stood still, as if nothing had disturbed the night. I frowned, confused, and glanced back at Jack, Amelia, Sonia, and Rosita. They all seemed as puzzled as I was.
“No one’s there,” I said, stepping back inside and shutting the door behind me. The tension in the room didn’t ease, though. Something felt off, like we were being watched, even if I couldn’t see who or what it was.
Rosita’s expression darkened as she stood with her arms crossed, staring intently at the door. “I can sense it,” she murmured. “Whoever cast the curse on Alpha Jerry might also have cast a spell to follow you, Jack, and Amelia. It’s as if they
