A desperate howl cut through the night air just as Marcus's spy disappeared into the darkness. "Help us!" The voice was raw with fear. "Please, someone help us!" A young woman stumbled into the open, her clothes torn and bloody. She fell at Elara's feet, gasping for breath. "Who are you?" Kael demanded, instantly on guard. "Sara... Sara Willow from the Pine Creek Pack," she wheezed. "My Alpha sent me. The pups... they're dying."
Elara knelt beside her, silver energy instantly flowing to heal her wounds. "What's wrong with them?" "We don't know. They were fine yesterday. Then this morning..." Sara's voice broke. "They can't wake up. All twelve of them. Just... sleeping forever." "Sleeping curse," Tobias whispered grimly. "Haven't seen one in decades." "Can you help them?" Sara begged, squeezing Elara's hand. "You're the Moon Alpha. Everyone says you have healing skills." "I..." Elara paused. "I've never fixed anyone before. Not really." "Then learn fast," Celeste said quickly.
