Nyra’s POV
The journey to the Northern cave was harder than I remembered. I never thought I’d have reason to return there.
First, I found Selene’s grave. The shrubs had grown wild over the soil, and I knelt to clear them, squatting low to commune with her spirit. Rohan stayed a short distance away, giving me space, but his eyes never left the surrounding woods.
“Selene, it’s been so lonely without you. I miss you,” I whispered, my hands brushing the soil, meaning every word. “Being a leader and a parent to Kael… it’s heavier than I imagined. I need your wisdom and your strength. I hope you haven’t abandoned me completely, even in spirit. Watch me as I head back to the cave that shaped me, the place where I became an Alpha. I need answers, Selene, and I intend to do better.”
I rose, fe
