Aria shook her head. “No. That can’t be true.”
Elias stepped closer. “That’s why you must train. You must be strong enough to see the truth when the time comes. Your wolf has been asleep for too long. We must wake her.”
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The Trials of the Moon Flame
The next day, Elias led her to an underground chamber beneath the forest temple—forgotten by the pack, hidden by runes.
Inside stood three crystal pools, each glowing a different hue: crimson, silver, and black.
“These are Trials of the Flame,” Elias explained. “To unlock your wolf, you must step into each. They’ll show you visions—past, future, possible fates. But be warned. You’ll face your fears.”
Aria stepped toward the crimson pool first.
Pain greeted her instantly.
Visions erupted—her as a child, abandoned by a mother with sil
