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ood near the training field, watching the wolves as they sparred in preparation for the coming battles. Every movement t

, and the pack made it clear that she wasn't welcome, Her presence here was a mere formality, an obligation, but deep down, Lyria knew that somet

ugh the air with each calculated move. His muscles rippled under his dark shirt, and his golden eyes were focused on the fight ahead, even from a dista

oon

ing there. He was one of the pack's warriors , a tall, strong figure with dark hair that

nt?" Lyria asked,

ut it. "I was just wondering if you'd like to join in," he said, his gaze flicking

r, he wasn't as cold as Kael, but there was a dangerous air about him, she could sen

she said, her voice firm, "

," he said instead, "You might be the key to what's coming, the m

lled "destiny," the prophecy that had been thrust upon her since her arrival, but deep down , she couldn't deny that something was st

r pack to play a part in this," s

ound dark and knowing.

o through the very air. The wolves in the training field froze, their attention snapped toward the trees

dows, moving with predatory gra

reached her, he stopped and surveyed her with a cold, almost calculating gaze. His golden eyes flickered briefly

el's voice was as commanding as ever, but the

gn of weakness, "I'm not here to train with you, Draven," she sa

ugh it was barely noticeabl

er. She didn't want to be here, She didn't want any part of this pac

way?" she asked, unable to keep

omething that made her stomach tighten. He took a step closer, his presence overwhelming. "You do

meant by that, but she didn't have time to dwell on it. There was a se

sound that sent a chill down her spine. It wasn't a normal w

nsed, their eyes scanning the sur

ria asked, her voi

eyes flashing with intensity. "T

ine, his body rippling with tension. Lyria hesitated for only a moment before following him,

w heavier, more oppressive. Lyria's pulse quickened, the hair on the back of her neck standing on end. Sh

ilhouette with glowing eyes. It was one of them, a wolf, but n

, moving in a blur, intercepting the attack with a deadly precision. He shoved t

ing in her chest. She didn't know what wa

e tension, hard and commanding

she also didn't want to be caught in the middle of whatever this was. She turned and ra

attling the rogue wolf, but his eyes were locked on hers. There was a silent p

nease settled in her chest. Something far darker