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.

wolf snarled, her rage a

low. "Is that who

my heart pounding.

his own fury simmering

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

sweeping over us.

and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of something-guilt? Regret? But it disappeared as

voice calm, almost casual.

involuntarily, my wolf pushing forward. "What

indifferent. "Trying to survive. Same

that what you call it? You betrayed your family, Andros. You killed your own father and made

his demeanor unreadable.

know enough," Nova snapped. "You sold out your family. You

softly, drawing our attention. "I told you he'd be a popular reunion

snarled, his claws

sit near the

stood over Rowena, his fury barely

the Amulet? And why is he here?" He pointed a claw

"The Amulet is more than just a relic. You've

pressed, his voice

tone measured. "It's not just a tool to suppress Almega abilities. It's meant to sever Pack bonds permanently That's why the Rogue King wants it. If he uses it, your Packs

themselves apart. Wolves without

bonds become rogues."

with the truth

believe anything you say?"

met mine again,

I know how he thinks. And whether you trust me or not, you can't stop

wolf surging forward. "Convenient, isn't it? You

think you can waltz

stood abruptly,

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