Blood In The Halls

POV: Aeliana

Dad’s words were still ringing in my ears, vibrating with a heavy, Alpha-level authority that left no room for argument. He, Kaelen, and Silas had already vanished into the treeline, their scents fading as they rushed toward the southern perimeter. I stood there for a heartbeat, my hands clenched into fists, feeling the familiar burn of frustration. I wasn’t a child anymore. I was tw