Shadows in the Light

Chapter 61

Shadows in the Light

Fiona's POV

As dawn broke through the dense canopy of the forest, I felt an unusual sense of heaviness in the air. The meeting with Seraphina still lingered in my mind, her words echoing like a haunting melody. There was a new weight to everything now, a sense that our lives were intertwined with forces far older and more dangerous than we had imagined. The ancient magic she spoke of, tied to our bloodline, was a terrifying mystery. One we had little choice but to unravel.

I glanced around the camp, taking in the quiet bustle of the pack as they prepared for the day ahead. Despite everything, there was a comforting routine to our mornings—members gathering firewood, preparing food, and sharpening weapons. It was the normalcy we clung to, even as the world around us seemed to shift with every passing moment.

Quinton caught my eye from across the camp, his expression a mix of concern and resolve. He’d been my anchor through all of this, his strength and d