Chapter 32 Good Night

• Meredith, Damien, and Xavier moved swiftly through the dark forest. They followed a narrow path that led toward the eastern border where the scouts had been attacked. Xavier walked ahead, his senses heightened, while Damien stayed close beside Meredith, his protective instincts on high alert.
• The silence between them was only broken by the rustling of leaves and the distant howls of wolves. Meredith forced herself to stay calm. She had trained for this. She had prepared herself for the dangers that came with being part of the pack.
• As they approached the border, Xavier held up a hand.