Howl of Destiny

ate's

ent voice pierced the cottage's silenc

er spine when a distant, eerie howl wafted through the gaps in the wooden walls. Though she had heard stories about these sounds, which were whisp

the soft moonlight coming in through the window, weighed them. It'

she visit this place? "The town isn't safe anymore," Adrian cut in with a firm, quiet voice. "Morg

Lily. The implications sent he

yes softened. "I have to return to the pack. They're getting ready to face Morgana

alternatives. "Where would that be located?

odland is an ancient cabin. Although it has been abandoned for years, it ought to pr

y could reply. Adrian's muscles tensed in preparation as his head snapped to th

the rear door with a tight but kind grip. "Remain near me," he said, his voic

ands shake. The cottage felt like a trap now, after formerly being a place of comfort. Adrian

live with dangers we could not see. As they proceeded into the darkness, Lily's heart pounded in her chest. The sou

noise and murmur. There wasn't much moonlight, so the long, unsettling shadows swirled about them. Not on

ove a whisper, "Adrian. What makes Morgan

g important, something that may make her the leader of the pack. She is prepared t

e jungle began to close in on them. Lily's mind was a m

I'm not able to describe it at this time. However, it's risky. The

d sentry. The structure's wooden walls were drooping and split, and it was old and faded. Lily gasped

may not be much, but it ought to offer some protection. We

inual reminder of the danger they were in. Lily sat down on a wobbly wooden chair while Adrian built a fire on t

a laser-like focus. Lily observed him with a mixture of disquiet and adoration. Despite the commotio

ng the pause. Her voice shook a little

hen most people would have fled, you showed bravery. You have an air about you that

could reply. Adrian jerked his head in the direction of the sound, b

ing so hard in her chest that she turne

s. "Remain silent and close at hand. We will n

were no longer as loud, but the sensation of danger was still very much there. The threat was be

assed across the doorway, blocking their vision for a time. The moment the person entered t

a sly delight in her voice. "L