Fated To Fall: A Second Chance At Forever

ment, her senses alive to the sounds of sharpening blades, the thuds of sparring wolves, and the occasional bursts of la

oughtful. "You've been improving steadily," he said, gesturing to

in Isla's gaze. "Ano

"We're taking a small group on a scouting mission. There have been signs of othe

ked hard to prove herself since arriving at the camp, and Ryker's confidenc

she said with

others. Within minutes, a group of five had formed, including

rookie," Kira teased, a sl

st," Isla repli

eyes scanning the underbrush for any signs of danger. She had come a long way from the frightened girl who had stumbled into t

canopy above casting dappled shadows on the ground. Ryker le

his voice low but firm. "Stay alert. Th

ide was a comforting presence, a reminder of her growing strength. She watched as K

, glancing up at Ryker.

ssion darkene

old," Kira replie

o her dagger, her wolf stirring restlessly beneath her skin. She had heard stories of rogue groups clas

said, his voice steady. "Keep

w denser, the air heavy with the scent of pine and damp earth. Isla's ears pr

re they found the s

e group to stop, his sharp gaze scanning the trees. Moments later, a figure emerged fro

before them was gaunt and ragged, his clothes torn and his eyes hollow. He

arm," he said, his w

s eyes narrowing. "Who are you, an

roup before settling on Ryker. "My name is Elias," he said. "I

t a pang of sympathy for the man. She could see the exhaust

d, his tone measured

know. They came out of nowhere, moving like shadow

th, her eyes narrowing. "Shadows? Th

were... unnatural. Their eyes glowed like fire, and

isted by dark magic, their wolves turned into something monstrous. The

g back to Elias. "You'll come with us," he said firmly

sagging in relief. The group resumed

casting the forest in shades of gold and crimson. Elias was taken to a sec

es had unsettled her, stirring memories of old tales her mother used to tell her as a ch

er approached her, his expression grim. "We need t

d... it matches reports I've heard from other rogue groups over the past few months. P

tightening. "Do you thin

heavy. "But we can't ignore the possibil

her shoulders, but Isla met his g

es. "Good. Get some rest. Tomorrow, we'll sta

peaceful rhythm of her new life had been disrupted,

g, the faint glow of moonlight filtering through the cracks. Her wolf stirred r

ing, but with a sense of unease. Something about the shadowy wolves Elias had d

at her past wasn't as far