The mountains fell silent. The ancient howl faded into the distance, but its echo lingered in every heart. Nobody moved or said a word.
The oldest elder stared toward the horizon, his face drained of color. "They heard the awakening."
Rowan tightened his grip on his sword. "The Alpha Kings?"
The elder nodded slowly. "If the legends are true.. Then they've been waiting for this moment for centuries."
Lucien wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth as he climbed to his feet. "And now they know where to look."
The realization settled over everyone, the attack on the temple had never been about killing Ella. It had been a signal. Someone wanted the entire werewolf world to know that the Moon Wolf had awakened.
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The remaining rogues retreated into the forest without anot
