The First Alpha’s words settled like a storm inside Lyla’s chest.

"You were never just chosen by the forest… You were born for this."

Lyla stood rooted in place, silver eyes locked onto his.

Because deep down, she had always known.

The forest had whispered to her.

The shadows had called her.

And now the past was here to claim her.

Dani crossed her arms. "Great. Another destiny speech. Love that for us."

Jorah shot her a warning look, but even he looked uneasy.

Eli, ...