The morning after Marinetta's encounter with the mysterious woman, the pack was already stirring with anxious energy. Marinetta had barely slept, her mind haunted by the woman's words and the growing threat of the darkness. She knew she had to tell Harley and the others, but she also knew that doing so would only add to the already overwhelming tension.
As she approached the center of the camp, she found Harley, Zack, Silas, and Aislinn huddled together, deep in conversation. They looked up as she approached, their expressions a mix of concern and determination.
"Marinetta, where were you?" Harley asked, his voice tinged with worry. "We were starting to get concerned."
"I needed some air," Marinetta replied, though she knew that wouldn't be enough to satisfy Harley. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she had to say next. "But something happened last night. I encountered someone… something."
