ragile pages whispered of a prophecy tied to the very land I now stood on-a prophecy that felt far too close to the strange events unfolding around me. I had n

echoed through the dusty aisles of the library. My heart leapt into my throat, and I turned quickly, scanning the room for any s

heavier with each step I took. It wasn't just the legends of werewolves that filled my mind now-it was the grow

Adrian had said in his lectures was rooted in fact? Was he aware of the hidden history of this town?

rance, lost in thought,

my shoulder and hit the floor with a thud. Papers scattered everywhere, and the old boo

, his fingers brushing against the faded leather cover. The expression on his face shifted ever so slightly

s now, the proximity to him sending an unexpected shiver down my spine. I hadn't been this close to him before. His prese

pause. He handed the book back to me, his gaze lingering on it for a moment longer b

ag, feeling like a child caught snooping where the

ead stretched too tight, ready to snap at any moment. He gave me a small nod and stepped around

l. My heart was still pounding in my chest, but I forced myself to shake off

ed to convi

, my mind replaying the moment in the hallway over and over again. Had Adr

red my things quickly, determined to get out of the building and clear my head, but as I appro

ducking behind a pillar, my heart poun

ying. "We have to be careful. Too mu

gnize, replied, "But if she finds

t. Not yet. We need to keep this u

g else entirely? The word "pack" rang in my ears like a warning bell. Everything I'd learned in the p

e conversation, but the voices dropped lowe

erous se

fford any m

full m

it was serious-deadly serious. My mind raced with possibilities, but

y breath

nd the other man-whoever he was-passed by, their conversation finished. But as they walked away,

s Adria

ut what kind of dangerous secret they were talking about. But as I turned to leave, I caught a glimpse of s