~Shadows Within the Walls~

EIRA

I woke to the quiet hum of Bloodfang before the sun even touched the horizon. The estate felt heavier than usual. Even with Daphne gone, the air carried tension—small shifts in movements, subtle hesitations from guards, murmurs of unease I could feel without hearing. My wolf had been restless all night, pacing beneath my skin.

Elrich stirred beside me, reaching for my hand instinctively. The contact grounded me, anchored me in the moment.

“You’re awake ...