The Grand Arena of the Supreme Citadel had not opened for a Trial of the Severed Bond in more than two centuries.

By sunrise, every seat was occupied.

Thousands of wolves filled the stone terraces. Representatives from all five territories sat beneath the

The spear of dark magic struck Harper’s silver barrier with enough force to split the air.

A deafening crack tore through the Grand Arena.

For one suspended heartbeat, the world became black and silver.

Harper stood at the center of the collision with the Lunar Sce

The Supreme Citadel did not sleep that night.

Council guards were disarmed and questioned. The two marked elders were confined in separate underground cells, while Logan was placed inside a chamber lined with silver, salt, and anti-projection runes.

Magnus ordered t