"Now that the seal have been removed, Shadow has access to our realm whenever he desires," Alpha Marko informed them.

"So, what’s stopping him?" Scarlett inquired and paid close attention to his account.

"I believe he does not have that intention; that is not what he aims for. His aim is to capture you, my Queen, and he intends to bide his time until the moment is right," He responded. "He understands perfectly that there is no need for him to rush."

"Does he require the complete moon?"

Marko lifted his shoulders in a dismissive gesture. "Sven mentioned that he possibly could. The duration required following the killing was a...