Something shifted inside Silver Crest after Liana changed. Fear hung in the air now, even if nobody talked about it. She noticed how conversations died when she walked in. The way people looked at her—nervous. The warriors clutched their weapons a little tighter, and even the servants wouldn’t meet her eyes.
When word spreads in a pack, it travels fast, especially the scary stuff. A girl wolf shifting early. Silver eyes. A huge wolf stronger than the seasoned ones. And then, of course—Queen. The rumors were out of control, and Kael knew it.
The next morning, Liana stood near the big training field, watching the warriors spar under gray, threatening skies. Rain lingered in the air, thunder rumbling somewhere behind the mountains.
Another storm was rolling in.
Jared walked up quietly.
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