ed across the stone table. No one moved. Even the air fe

is eyes locked on Alpha Mag

n't just a myth. She was real. Centuries ago, a woman born with the same mark rose among us. She united the packs,

ed. "Why would

"By someone she loved. And when a fire-w

lm pulsed again. She clen

r the first time, doubt flickere

t slightly. "But I want to understand. If this Flame cho

he Ash Grove. The remnants of her rule still li

a cursed place. Anyone who's

er," Kael said w

ed forward. "I need

test. But she stood tall,

l this Flame, I have to

tween his duty and something deeper,

tly. "Or stupid." Amelia gav

Grove, her heart pounding, the mark on her hand glowing brigh