Amara stared at the silver-eyed man, every instinct telling her to be cautious. His presence was as unnerving as it was intriguing, an aura that seemed to radiate power but concealed something darker beneath. She stepped back, her light flickering faintly around her.
“Who are you?” she asked again, her voice steady despite the turmoil within her.
The man tilted his head, his silver eyes glinting in the dim shadows. “You can call me Kael. Let’s just say I’ve been watching Selene for a long time, and now’s the perfect moment to strike.”
Amara folded her arms. “And why would you want to help me?”
Kael grinned, sharp and wolfish. “Because Selene’s downfall benefits us both. You get your mate back, and I… Well, I get what I’ve been chasing for centuries.”
Her light flared instinctively, il
