~The Return Of The Blood Mother~

ELRICH

The Blood Moon always brought change, but this one felt like a warning. The wind came once but heavy as red lights bled through the treetops like the forest itself was holding its breath. Even the wolves had gone quiet, no howls or movement, just silence.

The pack gathered near the training grounds, eyes darting between me and the sky. Every sound felt too loud with boots scuffing and the creak of weapons being checked again and again.

"She’s not ...