Val’s POVThe ominous howl echoed through the forest, silencing every other sound. Even the wind seemed to hesitate, as if it, too, feared whatever lurked beyond the treeline.“Stay behind me,” Ragnor commanded, his voice low but unyielding, laced with an authority that left no room for argument.I hesitated, clutching the pup tighter. “Ragnor, what’s out there?”His eyes stayed locked on the darkness, sharp and unrelenting. Every muscle in his body was taut, ready for whatever danger approached. Finally, he muttered, “Something worse than a rogue.”Worse than a rogue? Panic twisted my stomach, clawing its way into my chest.Before I could press further, a figure emerged from the shadows, its presence sending a chill down my spine. This wasn’t like the rogue that had attacked me. This wolf didn’t snarl or lunge. It simply stood there, its coat a mottled gray streaked with black, and amber eyes gleaming with unsettling intelligence.Ragnor growled, his posture shifting, hands flexing a
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