Leah Carter’s Point of View
The light from the Veil faded slowly, but the air didn’t calm. It buzzed like something alive, heavy with power that didn’t belong in this world. My hands shook as I held Emma close. Her breathing was shallow, but steady now. She looked peaceful again, too peaceful, as though the strange words she had spoken had drained her completely.
Kael stood at the edge of the clearing, his back to me, his golden eyes fixed on the forest where the light had been. The glow was gone, but I could still feel it , something had been called, and it was still out there, waiting.
The wolves kept their distance. Some knelt, whispering prayers to the Moon Goddess. Others just stared at Emma, fear written all over their faces.
Caleb came up beside me, his hand trembling slightly
