Selene POV

The journey to Blackthorn territory felt like traveling through a fever dream. Every mile that showed we got closer to Kael’s pack lands made my chest tighten with a mixture of dread and something else I couldn’t name.

The carriage rocked gently as we traveled through familiar forests, past landmarks I remembered . Sera sat in front of me, occasionally looking at me with worried glances, while Callum remained stoically silent beside her. Sylvester’s hand never left mine, ...