Chapter 43:
THE RITUAL OF UNBINDING
The night of the total moon arrived too quickly, its silver mold casting long shadows over the pack Residence. The air was charged with anxiety, every pack member aware of the dangers we were about to take. The clearing wherein the ritual would take place was carefully organized. Ancient runes had been carved into the floor, their faint glow shimmering with the moon’s power. The pack Stood at the edges of the clearing, watching silently as Gabriel and Marissa finalized the ritual’s setup.
I stood within the middle, my hands trembling barely as I attempted to constant my breathing. The Heart of the Moon pulsed inside me, its energy heavier than ever. It wasn’t simply the weight of its power, it was the darkness clinging to it, a reminder of the Sh
