Chapter 79: The Hunt
(Aspen’s POV)
I sank deeper into the shadows of the enchanted forest, my steps silent and calculated. The magical hum of the barriers vibrated faintly in my ears, marking the boundaries of this carefully orchestrated trial. A faint breeze rustled the leaves overhead, but it did little to disturb the quiet I walked through.
Sarah was taken care of. Her wounded pride would keep her silence for now, and the cursed token would serve as a leash should she think otherwise. I had no room to worry about her anymore.
Through the pack bond, I felt the faint ripples of Ethan’s group discovering the aftermath of my confrontation with Sarah. Confusion radiated from them—frustration, too—but their focus quickly shifted to something more pressing. Brandon and his remaining wo
