Chapter 21: Echoes of Warning

The forest was eerily quiet as Luna Samantha and her companions ventured deeper into the dense foliage. Shadows danced on the forest floor, cast by the moonlight filtering through the thick canopy overhead. Despite the tranquility of the surroundings, a sense of unease settled over the group, each step echoing a warning in the depths of their minds.

"I don't like this," whispered Samantha, her voice barely audible over the rustle of leaves. "Something feels off."

Her true mate, whose name was Lucas, nodded in agreement. "I sense it too. There's a tension in the air, as if the very trees are holding their breath."

Adrian, the Alpha King, tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword. "Stay alert, everyone. We don't know what we might encounter in these woods."

As they continued on their path, the feeling of foreboding only grew stronger. Suddenly, a low growl rumbled through the underbrush, causing Samantha to freeze in her tracks.

"What was that?" she whispered, her heart pounding