Chapter 31

Author​ Night had fallen over the island, casting long shadows across the forest clearing. The air carried the metallic scent of blood mixed with the earthy aroma of the wilderness. After Winnie and Alpha Yuvan stomped away in defeat, Zayden threw one last contemptuous glance at Lorelei before turning and leaving with Henry. The tension lingered in the air like the remnants of a territorial marking.​ ...​ Jinny, never one to hold her tongue, watched them disappear into the darkness before exploding. "What the hell is wrong with Team A? We didn't do anything to provoke them, yet they look at us like we're the ones who wronged them!" ​ Her eyes flashed amber for a brief second, betraying her agitation. "The nerve of those pack rejects!"​ The confrontation had only worsened Jinny's already poor opinion of the other team. She sensed the hostility emanating from the other group.​ Xander remained quiet for a moment, his broad shoulders tense as he scanned the treeline. "Let's keep our distan