The silence stretches as Jace stands at the border. Far beyond the northern ridge, the faint tug he sent through the mind link brushes against Evan’s thoughts distant, strained, and easily ignored.

Evan stiffens as they walk, the forest path crunching beneath their boots. Jadon notices the flicker in his expression.

“What is it?” she asks. He shakes his head, forcing the bond aside. “Nothing. Just the wind.”

But inside, he knows Jace is reaching for him. He knows the pack is restless. ...