Morning arrived with heavy silence.
The storm had passed, but tension lingered in the valley.
Kael stood beside Lena near the sanctuary entrance.
"You heard Eira," he said.
"Malakar is waking."
Lena rubbed her temples.
"So Selene isn't the real threat?"
Kael hesitated.
"She's still dangerous."
Eira approached quietly.
"But Malakar is something far worse."
Lena sighed.
"This just keeps getting bigger."
Ronan stepped into the clearing behind them.
"You're finally understanding the problem."
Kael frowned.
"You're still here?"
Ronan shrugged.
"Because this fight won't stay inside your valley."
He looked toward Lena.
"If Malakar rises, every pack and coven will be involved."
Lena felt the weight of those words.
"So what happens now?"
Eira looked toward the mountains.
"The Moonborn must unite the wolves."
Kael glanced at Ronan.
"That might be difficult."
Ronan smirked.
"Not if she chooses the right allies."
Lena realized something in that moment.
This wasn't just about learning her power.
It was about choosing who to trust in a war that could destroy both worlds.
And the decision might determine which Alpha stood beside her when the final battle began.