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Author: Monet Thomas
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-19 17:39:55

The Lycans moved swiftly, their warhorses and direwolves weaving through the dense Bloodwood as they followed Fenros. The great silver wolf glided ahead of them, his movements effortless, as if he were more shadow than flesh.

Lillian’s mind churned with what she had seen—the memories, the name Lilliana, the war she had no recollection of. Had she truly been one of the Moonborn? And if so… why had she forgotten?

Aedric rode beside her, his golden eyes flicking to her every so often. He had seen her falter, seen the way she had nearly collapsed after Fenros pulled her into that vision. And though he said nothing, she could feel his concern.

Finally, he spoke. “Are you sure you can do this?”

Lillian straightened, gripping the reins tighter. “I don’t have a choice, do I?”

Aedric exhaled, his expression dark. “There’s always a choice, Lillian.”

She turned to him, searching his face. “Would you turn back, if you could?”

His jaw tightened, but he didn’t look away. “No.”

She nod
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