Chapter 37: Schemes
Aria’s POV:
The night was crisp and cold, the moon casting a silver glow over the landscape. Lyraeus and I stood at the edge of the Shadow Fang Pack’s territory, our breath visible in the frigid air. Ryker had reluctantly agreed to let us go, knowing the importance of this mission.
The Blood Moon Pack needed to be observed, their movements tracked. We had to know what Kael was planning.
“Are you ready?” Lyraeus asked, his voice soft but firm.
I nodded, my heart heavy with anticipation and dread. “Let’s do this.”
We moved silently through the forest, our senses heightened and alert. Every rustle of leaves, every snap of a twig, sent our instincts into overdrive. We were close to enemy territory, and any mistake could be fatal.
As we approached the Blood Moon
