Shadows Of The Northern Hunt

itself was holding its breath in anticipation of the battle to come. Selena stood at the edge of the clearing, her back pressed against the rough

e sand. If she failed now, the consequences would be catastrophic, not just for her, but for everyone involved. She h

harge soon, guiding his warriors into battle. The Crescent Moon Pack wa

She could almost taste the stillness of the forest, the quiet before the storm. The village

move. This was no longer just about vengeance for her family. It was about stopping a b

stinctively going to the hilt of her dagger. A figure emerged from the sh

len

nse, but there was no mi

houghts swirling. This was it-the moment she had been dreading. Her plan was

us continued, his gaze searching her fac

gns of uncertainty. Liana wouldn't

ice cool and steady. "I wanted to ta

ensing something was off. "Are you sure you're all r

neutral. "I'm fine, Darius. It's just... every

derstand. I'm going to need you to stay here while I

st. For a split second, she felt a twinge of guilt, a sha

ldn't afford to let him see an

her voice steady. "Go and do wh

he heart of the village where his warriors had gathered. Selena watched him go, her heart a mixture of emotions. There was no doubt t

y, the tension leaving her body in a rush. The

n. Selena didn't know exactly where they were, but she had an idea of how to find them. She had spent e

he forest seemed to shift around her as she made her way through the underbrush. Every ru

d and the land opened up into a clearing. The air smelled of fresh grass, mixed

, she he

e unmistakable sound of a heavy footfall. Selena tensed, h

dark hair falling over his face. The second figure was shorter, but no less dangerous, with sharp eyes that seemed to

er man demanded, his vo

g herself up to her full height.

voice even. "I've come to speak with your

ommunication passing between them. After a

d. "Our Alpha does not tak

om unfolding. "The Crescent Moon Pack is preparing for an attack," she said, he

sed an eyebrow. "Why

she said, her voice steady. "I came here for peace, not for bloodshed. The Crescent Moon Pack wi

hick in the air. Then, the taller man n

he said. "But know this: if yo

said, her voice firm. "Y

r a moment longer, the weight of her actions settling in. She had just made a dangerous gamble. If the riva

ck was ticking, and if the Crescent Moon Pack attacked b

nd a whirlwind of thoughts. Darius was out there, leading his war

ed by the weight of the decision she had made. She had placed herself between tw

stop the war. To stop Darius