Selene's POV

The attack came at midnight.

I stood on the palace balcony, looking over Lunaria.

The Doom Moon hung low above the city, casting a crimson glow across the rooftops. Below, the seven packs were still preparing for the journey into the Shadow Realm.

Warriors moved through the streets.

Weapons were being checked.

Horses were being prepared.

The city should have felt alive.

Instead, it felt strangely quiet.

Then I felt it.

A cold presence brushed against my mind.

It was ancient.

Hungry.

Familiar.

My entire body went rigid.

Selene.

I spun around.

She stood at the other end of the balcony.

The Shadow Queen.

Her black hair moved...