Reina’s POV
The room was suffocating with tension. Kyle paced like a caged beast, his golden eyes flickering dangerously under the dim candlelight. Every muscle in his body was taut, his hands clenched into tight fists as waves of anger and power radiated off him.
I had never seen him this furious.
The moment I had told him about my encounter with the Shadow King, something inside him had snapped. I could feel his wolf straining for control, his instincts demanding that he act to protect me.
I understood his rage.
But something deep inside me was whispering that this was only the beginning.
"We need to act fast," Kyle growled, turning abruptly to face me. "He's made his presence known. He’s testing you, trying to make you fear him. But he’s already made a mistake."
I frowned. "What
