Moonshadow

ing no sound. The woods were hushed, only the occasional bird call breaking the silence.

erritory each dawn. Most mornings were uneventful, but today

he scent of an unknown wolf. Eyes narrowing, she tracked

kidding on loose soil, Sophia scrambled down the slope and n

ted meat clinging to exposed ribs. This was not simply the work of predat

he black-hearted Lucius and his twisted pack. Gabriel had banished those

nemy still lingered nearby. An ominous howl echoed in the

woods. She must warn Gabriel at once! Lucius would be h

t before Gabriel's den, her sides heaving from exertion. T

el rumbled. "What has

once more!" Sophia panted. She swiftl

head and loosed an urgent summoning howl. Within moments the pack bega

e, Moonshadows! Our old foe Lucius has returned

calmed his pack. "We defeated him once through co

briel organized hunting parties and border pat

ered at his side. "Perhaps we could negotiate with Lucius,"

stony. "Lucius forfeited any chance at mercy l

y memory. "Ready yourselves, Moonshad

clamation, even as more sinister

d Sophia where she stood watch. "You should rest,"

know I only wish for our pack's safety. But you an

"That bond died the day he betrayed me

ung. Sighing, she slipped off to join the other slumber

here, just beyond his sight, Lucius lurked with murderous intent. An old

lenge. Gabriel threw back his head in answ

what began so many moons ago. This time, o