"What is our purpose here?" Shawn, recently promoted to the Lycan King's squad for the full moon, inquired. The guards, following Zachary's instructions, transported Zachary, Sven, Anna, and Shawn to the farthest reaches of the werewolf realm, well beyond Crescent Isle. This was the route that brought one to the gateway of the Shadow Realm. Zachary was aware that Shawn could identify it from their time here two years prior.

The moon was nearing its highest point, and Zachary sensed a ...