Chapter 1: Shadows of the Past
The scent of pine, moist dirt, and blood hung in the air, a bittersweet reminder of the forest’s savage and uncontrolled character. The moon dipped near the horizon, its glow faint but steady on the dense canopy, throwing elongated shadows over the dense foliage. For most people, the forest represented home—a place of safety and family. For Selene, it was nothing more than a distant memory, a chapter of her life she had long since closed.
