Chapter 209

KADE’S POV Two days later, the moon hung full and heavy above Obsidian Howl, casting an ethereal glow over the gathering circle. The courtyard had been cleared of its usual training dummies and sparring mats, replaced now with a ring of white stone torches that crackled with ceremonial flame. Their light danced across the faces of the members of my pack, all gathered to witness the Full Moon Trial. Andrea stood at the center of the circle, her arms folded tight against her chest, her jaw sharp with restrained fury. She wore a simple black coat over leggings, her dark hair tied back, every line of her body sharp like a blade. Werewolves are at their strongest under the full moon, and I could feel her power pulsing beneath her skin, barely leashed. Clara stood opposite her, barefoot on the stone, her simple dress ghostly in the moonlight. Her face was pale, sweat already dotting her temple, though the night air was cool. A faint tremble passed through her as she stared at the stone benea