The following days were filled with tension, preparation, and quiet determination. After the battle with the rogue wolves, the sanctuary had been temporarily cleared of immediate threats, but Scarlett knew better than to think it was over. The storm had only just begun.
Victor's words kept replaying in her head: “The prophecy will come for you, whether you are ready or not.” That, mixed with the power inside her, made her chest ache. This wasn't just staying alive anymore. She was fighting for her future and learning to control the power that woke up inside her.
Caden insisted on helping her handle the magic, but even with him, she was still scared. It felt all over the place and unstable, and no matter how she tried, she couldn't shake this feeling it would all just slip away.
The pack
