Chapter Nine – Rising Storm
The wind howled through the trees, carrying with it the promise of a storm — both in the skies and in the hearts of those who lived within the Ironfang Territory.
Selene stood at the edge of the forest, the cool breeze tugging at her hair as she gazed toward the horizon.
Kaien and Kairo stood close, their presence steadying, anchoring her through the turmoil swelling inside.
"We must prepare," Kaien said, voice heavy with the weight of leadership. "The council will not back down easily."
Kairo nodded. "And Darius will try to use this to break us — to take you back."
Selene clenched her fists. "He hurt me once. I won't let him do it again."
The twins exchanged a glance, a silent vow passing between them.
Together, they would face whatever came — pack, council, or war.
Inside, Selene felt a fire ignite — a fierce determination that surprised even herself.
Her wolf stirred, strong and untamed.
"This is just the beginning," she whispered. "But I'm ready."
The storm was coming.
And Selene, bonded to her twin mates, would rise to meet it.