The original Alpha's voice made the ground shake beneath their feet. His massive form blocked out the moonlight, casting everyone in darkness.
"You think breaking a few trials makes you strong?" he laughed, and the sound was like bones breaking.
"You have no idea what real power looks like." Elara stepped forward, her golden light pushing back the shadows.
"We're not afraid of you." "You should be, little wolf." His red eyes focused on her belly. "Especially now that you carry the key to everything." "What are you talking about?" Kael moved protectively in front of Elara.
The old wolf smiled, showing teeth like daggers. "She doesn't know yet, does she? How precious." Elara felt a strange flutter in her stomach. Not fear this time. Something else. Something warm and... living.
"The baby is why we're all here," Tobias said softly. "It's not just any child, Elara. It's the one the prophecy spoke of. The one who will either save or destroy everything."
