Elin's POV

The guard bursts into the training hall, chest heaving. "Alpha Cyrus sent me. Blood Shadow forces at the southern border. They're demanding entry into Raven territory."

My fist freezes mid-strike against the practice dummy. Sweat drips down my spine.

'Aaron.'

Grayson materializes at my shoulder. "How many?"

"A dozen. Led by Alpha Aaron Scott himself." The guard's voice drops. "He's asking for you by name, Miss Chen. Says he knows you're here."

My stomach clenches. Five months ...