* Forest Edge - Midnight *

 The moon hung high and heavy in the sky, its crimson glow casting an eerie light across the forest floor. Crystal's heart pounded as her feet carried her deeper into the woods. 

 The pull inside her chest was undeniable, her wolf stirred restlessly beneath her skin.

 The altar... The Seer's warning... Midnight will reveal him.

 Mist curled between the trees as she reached the clearing. The ancient stone altar stood silent and cold and ...