Seraphina stood at the edge of the forest, the first light of dawn barely touching the sky. Around her, the village was silent—too silent. The wolves that had haunted her dreams were no longer shadows in the distance. They prowled closer, eyes glowing like cold fire, waiting for her to make the next move. Her moonstone necklace pulsed against her chest, a steady heartbeat guiding her through the fear. Kael was beside her, his strength a shield she desperately needed. But inside, she felt a storm raging—a mix of fear, power, and something darker. The blood of the Moon Queen ran through her veins, and with it came a promise she hadn't yet learned to control: to protect her people, or watch them fall.
The scroll from her mother weighed heavily in her hand. Ruvan's name echoed in her thoughts, a warning and a mystery she couldn't ignore. She knew the stories—the warrior who betrayed the Moon Queen, the one who brought darkness to the packs. But now, faced with the wolves at her doorstep, Seraphina wondered if those tales were true. What if Ruvan wasn't just a villain? What if he held the key to saving them all? She glanced at Kael, whose eyes were stormy with doubt and determination. "We need to find him," she said quietly. "Before the full moon. Before the storm breaks." Kael nodded, but his grip tightened. "Whatever happens, we face it together."
Suddenly, a howl ripped through the air—sharp, urgent, and close. The ground trembled beneath their feet as shadows surged forward from the trees. Wolves, bigger and fiercer than any pack had seen in generations, charged toward the village. Seraphina's heart thundered in her chest. This was no ordinary attack. It was a declaration—a challenge from the darkness itself. She raised her hand, feeling the ancient power rise, ready to fight for her people and her legacy. But deep inside, a question burned brighter than the moon above: What if the real battle is not with these wolves—but with the truth hidden in her blood? The fight for the future had begun.