Shadows in Pursuit Freya's POV The dawn broke through the heavy stone archways, casting long beams of light across the marble floors as we prepared to move out. The stillness of Lucian’s castle was almost oppressive, the tension in the air thick enough to cut. His warriors were battle-hardened and fiercely loyal. They stood at attention, with a grim expressions. If the Shadow Claw Pack wanted war, we’d bring it to them. And I’d show them I was more than capable of facing them on my own. It ha been weeks tha I have been at Lucian's place, and after the so called prophecy by the seer. I fastened my dagger to my side, feeling Lucian’s eyes on me. His gaze lingered, protective and irritatingly attentive, as if I were some fragile creature to be coddled. I looked up, meeting his gaze with

