The morning sun shimmered over the glassy surface of Blue Lake as we made our way back, the crisp mountain air biting at my skin. The world felt eerily still, as if it was waiting for something to happen. I tightened my grip on the slip of paper in my hands, my fingers tracing the words of the latest riddle:

"Guardians of the night, statues stand tall,

Midnight echoes in the pack's sacred hall."

I read it aloud, my voice cutting through the silence.

Austin let out a chuckle. "For once, a riddle that actually makes sense. Everyone knows about the Sacred Hall."

Isaiah nodded. "Yeah. The first werewolf pack's settlement-practically a relic now, but still sacred to all werewolves."

Elijah folded his arms across his chest, eyes scanning the lake. "The question is, why does this riddle lead us there? There must be something important waiting for us."

I exhaled slowly, letting my gaze sweep over the lake's surface. Everything looked calm now, betraying no signs of the battle we had fought the night before. But my instincts told me we weren't done with this place yet.

Then I saw it.

Just past the shoreline, near the rocky ledge where people used to dive,

something glistened in the morning light. A massive rock jutted out over the water, smooth and worn by time. But something was different.

I took a step forward, boots crunching against damp grass, and that's when I saw the inscription.

the past, where stone and fur

shiver ran down my

I called, motioning for them

quickly

he traced the carved letters with his fingertips.

low whistle. "It's definitely leading us to

the inscription, his brows drawn together. "But what does it mean by

about finding the next location-something deeper was

whatever it means, I don't care. As long as it doesn't involve me getting anywhere near

time and suddenly you've got a

shot him a glare. "Almost drowning

funny. Especially the part where Stormi had to drag you out of the

Chapter 151

"Yeah, and she cracked your rib

"Do you guys ever take

"I'm serious about not going near the water

Alex on the shoulder, "the next location isn't

under his breath, but he

him playfully, my concern still lingering.

don't know. Maybe I should drown more often. You've been so sweet to

scoffed but felt my cheeks heat up. "You scared

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255