Selene POV

The shadow transport ended abruptly.

I stumbled as solid ground appeared beneath my feet. Sylvester’s arm tightened around my waist, keeping me upright.

“Welcome home, my love ,” he said softly.

I opened my eyes and we were back to the Moonveil Pack territory.

I recognized it from descriptions. The elegant buildings. The carefully maintained streets. The sense of old magic permeating everything.

But it was empty.

Completely empty.

“Where is everyone?” I demanded, ...