SHADOWS UNVEILED
The forest had regained a tentative calm. Wolves moved with purpose, cautiously patrolling the edges of their territory, ears twitching, senses stretched, muscles taut with readiness. Every member of the pack had recovered from the immediate aftermath of the shadow leader’s assault, yet the air was thick with unease. Something lingered—an intelligence that did not rest, a malice that did not sleep.
Lykos stood atop the ridge overlooking the clearing, silver aura flaring faintly as he surveyed his territory. His wolf instincts whispered warnings, subtle tremors beneath the skin of the forest. Every shadow, every ripple of wind, every flicker of essence drew his attention.
Aria hovered at his side, silver fire pulsing softly in tandem with his aura. “The whispers are grow
