dense forest. The Blood Moon's eerie light filtered through the treetops, casting long, twisted shadows that danced with

thout dire consequences. This was something different, something... unfamiliar. Alaric had felt it like a whisper on the wind, a

ddish glow of the Blood Moon. At its center stood a figure cloaked in shadow, barely discernible except for the outline of a slen

h the silence, steady and commandin

d forward, Alaric caught his first clear glimpse a woman, her features partially obscured by a dark hood, y

said, her voice smooth and meas

ander into their territory without reason, and they certainly didn't know who he was

on," Alaric replied. "Who ar

rk hair that framed a face both fierce and beautiful. Her eyes, a striking shade of violet, met his with an intensi

her gaze unwavering. "And I'm

m to be wary, but another part of him one he didn't quite understand felt drawn to her, a

Alaric asked, his voice barely above a

ugh every nerve in his body was on edge. "I've studied it for years, tracing its origins, and u

ecy, yet no one had ever spoken of it with such certainty. Most viewed it as a m

Alaric challenged, unwil

reely. I understand that. But consider this: I've come to you alone, unarmed, in the

died her, searching for any sign of deceit, but all he found wa

r her true intentions. "Why come to m

s. "Because this is the night everything changes. The prophecy is in motion, and whether you like it

him like a shroud. He had always known this day would come, but h

others those who would use the prophecy to their advantage. They will come for you, fo

ack was everything to him his family, his responsib

me?" he asked, his vo

o help you. We can unlock the secrets of the prophecy together, understand

nt against everything he believed, yet there was something about Elara,

nd that was both familiar and urgent. It was one of his scouts, signalin

e that would alter the course of his life. "B

ed swiftly through the trees, heading back to the heart of Silver Moon territory. Th