The howl cut through the sanctuary like a warning that couldn’t be ignored. The ground trembled harder this time. The rogue wolves regrouped, and the fight was about to escalate into something far more dangerous. Scarlett stood still, heart racing, every sense screaming danger. The pack around her shifted uneasily, but they looked sure of themselves. They'd fought before, but this felt different. This wasn’t just a fight—it was a power struggle for who was really in charge. Her magic churned inside, a storm waiting to break loose. And now, the storm had a name: Victor. His dark stuff lingered, and Scarlett knew they weren’t just fighting his wolves. It was his dark power that had infected the prophecy, and her. Caden stepped up, amber eyes burning. “We’re in this together,” he said firm

