NARRATOR

Nyx’s gaze followed Ignacio as he disappeared into the forest, chasing after Sachar.

“Please take care of Aidan,” she told Hakon, looking straight into those serious gray eyes.

“I’ll guard him with my life, but wait—” he tried to stop her as she started walking away.

“I know you’re powerful. I’ve never seen magic like yours, but don’t rush into this,”

Hakon warned her.

He had too many centuries behind him not to recognize the twisted schemes that could form in a man’s mind.

“I can feel my mate. The Centuria Queen and the Alpha King are approaching, an army’s with them. Whatever it is you’re searching for, they can help you...”

“I can’t wait any longer. I need to find the Heart of the Beast and call my family,” Nyx said, ready to face anything.

Hakon couldn’t stop her.

Sending warriors with her would only get in the way.

His gray eyes drifted toward the battlefield and beyond.

“Anastasia, hurry up, love... things aren’t looking too good on this side,” he whispered, hop