Shadows Of The Northern Hunt

s trained on the distant figures of the Crescent Moon Pack warriors, their silhouettes barely visible in the dim light. Her heart beat in steady r

oon Pack wasn't merely guarding their territory-they were preparing for an all-out assault on a rival pack. The thought had c

what? A complete domination of the land? Was he aware of the implications of his acti

e had come to stop this war, to prevent her enemies from spreading the destruction that had already scarred her

clearing where the warriors had gathered the night before. The further she went, the more the forest seemed

ht in her throat when she saw the figures standing at the center. Darius was there, his broad frame standin

oyalty to him was unwavering, their expressions sharp with antici

e cut through the air, steady and resolute. "No mis

eel a knot tighten in her stomach. These were the wolves who would follow Darius into battle-l

s to discover his true intentions. She couldn't allow the pack to carry out whatev

draw attention. Her mind raced as she retreated into the forest, moving toward the village with quiet

did that truly mean? What were they planning to do? The rival pack was said to be on the other side of the

were interrupted b

ia

, but it carried an unmistakable

owly, meeting his eyes from across the courtyard. He was standing near th

you," Darius said, his

unease that flickered in her chest

t, almost contemplative, and she could sense a shift in his

"Liana, I need you to understand something. The decision I

ghten her suspicion. "What decision?" she asked, t

elf. "I'm leading my pack into a war, Liana. It's not something I wanted, but it's something that m

oken so plainly, made it all the more real. A war was about to be waged, and she was a

" she asked, keeping her voice s

pulse race. "Yes. We will attack at dawn. The rival pack has been gatherin

helming. "I need you to stay here, Liana.

hought of him-of Darius-protecting her sent a wave of conflicting emotions crashing through her. How c

firm. "But you can't fight this war alone, Dari

flashing in his eyes. "I don't want to lose anyone, Lia

asn't her place to decide whether the Crescent Moon Pack should wage war or not. She had come fo

g him a reassuring smile. "Do wha

the plans for the coming battle. Selena watched him go, her thoughts churning with conflicting emotions. She had

would destroy everything-innocent lives, families, and the fragile peace t

lipped out of the hall, moving silently through the village. The moon was full now, casting lon

om carrying out his plans. The danger wasn't just to her-it was to

erything she had worked for? How could she sabotage

rs. Only the cold, hard truth: she was playing a dangerous game