"It is returning."
Kael's warning arrived just as the forest burst in an eerie scream, louder and more threatening than it had ever done. Shivers ran through the pack as the sound bounced over the woods, bearing an unusual weight.
Aria's mark blowed brilliantly, her intuition guiding her as she yelled orders. Hold your places! We have confronted worse; keep united! The "
Ryker whirled his blade, his smile unable to cover the strain in his eyes. "I assumed we were over with dark dreams. Guess I was mistaken.
Elder Myra spoke with calm yet urgency. "The shadows are more than simply monsters. Their memories are what we inherit. Aria, they are testing us here. Examining you.
Aria turned to check the tree line, his mouth hard. Luca looked at him. The link between them throbbed, a consistent beat against the anarchy. Should this be a test, we will pass it together.
Luca's eyes softened momentarily then hardened with will. " ALWAYS."
