Chapter 37: Sinister Howls

I remembered that night vividly, the air filled with joy and celebration as we danced and laughed beneath the starry sky. It was a moment of pure happiness, a celebration of life and love. Lucian and I were lost in each other's company, the future seeming so bright and full of promise.

The laughter was infectious, spreading from one person to another like wildfire. I found myself unable to stop smiling, and Lucian's presence only heightened my elation. His arms around me, his warm gaze – it was a night that felt like a dream, a memory etched in my heart forever.

But then, as if on cue, the atmosphere shifted. Laughter faded into the night as an eerie howl pierced through the air, originating from the depths of the dark forest beyond the base. The sound was haunting, a chilling reminder that nature's beauty could easily transform into something foreboding. The wolves were calling, their howls carrying a weight of urgency that sent shivers down our spines.

As the howls reverberated th