The morning after the full moon was too quiet. No birds. No wind. Just an uneasy stillness that settled over Shadowfang like fog.

Selene stood on the balcony outside her chamber, watching the forest below. She hadn’t slept much. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw him, Kael. His face flickering in her dreams, his voice whispering through the dark. It wasn’t as strong as before, but it was there.

She gripped the railing tighter.

Darius had stayed awake most of the night beside her. ...