The last shiver of the Moon Goddess’s voice faded, but the echo of her words clawed through Celeste’s skull like cold steel. Hunter was already on his feet, yanking her with him, their wolves pressed against the edge of control.

“Althea,” they said in unison.

No one questioned them. Logan, Lisa, and half the warriors fell into formation instantly, reading the tension like a thunderstorm rolling over the ridge.

They tore through the Hollow Mountain tunnels, boots pounding over the ...