ers felt a strange exhilaration as she followed Adrian deeper into the woods. The events of the past days had shifted her entire perception of reality, a

destiny you can take lightly. It is responsibility, strength, and sacrifice. You will be tested, not just by enemies, but by yourself.

gravity of Adrian's words grounded her. She had witnessed her own strength and seen the truth of the rogue wolves, but she knew instinct alone would no

e ethereal glow. "This will be your first lesson. Control. Awareness. The essence of Luna is in how she commands her power, not j

ife in every living thing around her. At first, it was overwhelming, an avalanche of sensations that threatened to consume her. Every heartbeat, every whisper of wind, ever

nergy flow through you without being consumed by it. Focus, Kane. Feel the

elt the forest's energy as an extension of herself, a living pulse that moved with her breath, her heartbeat, her intent. When she moved her hand

r is a reflection of your connection, to me, to the pack, to the world around

ne to the limits of her newfound capabilities. She leapt over fallen logs, ran across uneven terrai

n ways Kane could not yet name. Every touch, every glance, every correction of posture carried electr

ot just to control her abilities but to trust them, to trust herself. And as she caught her breath, her mind drifting for a moment, a whisper of m

sight. "It is natural. The blood in your veins carries legacy, and the prophecy tied to you is connected to your family. You

n twisting in her stomach. "What exactly does the prop

lpha will determine the survival of the pack. There are those who will seek to manipulate, control, or destroy that bond. Your strength, your cour

of it was gone. In its place was a destiny she had never asked for but could no longer deny. The weight of responsibility pre

s, hunters, those who do not understand or respect the bond between Alpha and Lu

termination threading through

w. But remember, Luna, strength alone will not save you. Wisdom, instinct, and tru

ionally, but for the first time, she felt capable, powerful, and aligned with something larger than herself. Her bond with Adrian was more than attractio

e of your training. You will learn not just to react, but to anticipate, to harness your power in ways that will protect yourself

earned so much, and yet she knew the path ahead would be more challenging,

tective and exhilarating. Her senses remained heightened, her body humming with awareness, and the bond with Adrian

comfortable silence between them. "Why me?

er, his express

l led to you. And because you were ready. You may not have believed it yesterday, but now you a

ilverwood, but now, with the forest alive around her and Adrian beside her, she felt a fire ignite within. Fear remained, yes, but it was no long

changed, peaceful, and oblivious to the forces stirring beyond its borders. But Kane knew the truth. She was no longer the quiet, cautious girl who had wand

ing, grounding touch, Kane realized that the bond between them was more

at could not