The temple shook.
The Void King's roar echoed through the mountains.
Ancient pillars cracked.
Silver light flickered across the walls.
Yet no one moved.
No one spoke.
Every eye remained fixed on Orion.
The First Alpha stared at the floating ritual.
At the ancient symbols.
At the forgotten promise he had buried thousands of years ago.
"I remember this."
The words hung heavily in the air.
The Moon Goddess looked at him as if afraid to breathe.
Afraid the moment would disappear.
Orion slowly stepped toward the ritual.
His silver eyes reflected the glowing symbols.
For the first time since Evelyn met him, he didn't look like an immortal warrior.
He looked tired.
Very tired.
"The Ritual of Unity."
His voice was barely above a whisper.
The First Wolf lowered its massive head
