The dawn light split through the trees, casting long shadows across the ancient ruins, as the sharp chill of the mountain air bit deeper into my skin. I stayed calm, still processing the stories elders had told about my father, Alpha Marcus and the gloomy history that linked Zack's father to the fate of my family. Regardless, Selene's remarks had left me feeling even more uneasy, and the weight of what she was currently unable to discover crushed tightly against my chest.
Liam remained close to me, arms folded, his face creased in meditation. Since Selene had arrived, he had become quiet, and I could feel the tension radiating from him. Eryx, too, peered closely at the strange lady, waiting to see what would happen next. Selene, the one who claimed to know my fate, stood before us like a
