Chapter 387: Into The Shadows

Astrid's POV

The forest around us was suffocating, its silence oppressive. Every step deeper into rogue territory felt like a journey into a nightmare.

My wolf was on edge, her instincts screaming that danger lurked just beyond the trees.

Drystan led our group, his movements precise and calculated as he tracked Rowena's faint scent.

Nova kept pace beside him, her body still healing but her determination unyielding.

I trailed close behind, my gaze darting between the shadows, each step weighted by the tension of what we might find.

"She's leading us somewhere," Drystan muttered, his voice tight with frustration. "But whether it's to the Rogue King or a trap, I can't tell."

"She won't outsmart us again," Nova replied, her tone sharp with anger.

I wished I shared her confidence, but something about this chase didn't sit right.

Rowena wasn't careless, and she wasn't predictable. Whatever she was planning, it wouldn't be simple.

The scent trail brought us to a clearing veiled in mist. Through the haze, I saw the flicker of firelight.

"She's here," Drystan said, his claws flexing at his sides.

Killian motioned for silence, and we spread out, surrounding the clearing.

As we closed in, I caught sight of Rowena sitting by the fire, her posture unnervingly calm. But it wasn't her that made my heart stop.

Beside her stood a figure I hadn't seen in years but knew instantly. Andros.

The breath hitched in my throat, my chest tightening. Memories of his betrayal flooded back in an instant-the blood on his hands, the coldness in his eyes, the lies he had told to cover his crime.

rage a reflection of

low. "Is that who I think

my heart pounding.

own fury

wait. He stepped into the clearing, his claws extended, his gaze locked

semicircle around the fire. Rowena smiled faintly, her gaze sweeping

mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker

voice calm, almost

claws extended involuntarily, my wolf pushing forward. "What are you

"Trying to

forward. "Survive? Is that what you call it? You betrayed your family, Andros. You killed your own father and made a deal with

unreadable.

snapped. "You sold out your family.

softly, drawing our attention. "I told you he'd

his claws digging

Andros to sit near the fire, warriors

drawn. Drystan stood over Rowena, his

Amulet? And why is he here?" He

just a relic. You've felt its power. You've

pressed, his

suppress Almega abilities. It's meant to sever Pack bonds permanently That's why the Rogue King wants it. If he uses

themselves apart. Wolves without

bonds become rogues."

anger warring with the truth of his words. "Why

believe anything you say?"

met mine

know how he thinks. And whether you trust

surging forward. "Convenient,

can

stood abruptly,

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