---- I opened it. The message was short and disturbing: "Lyra has allied with the Northern Pack, and she's taken some Nightfang members with her. Worse, they're performing some ancient ritual, possibly related to the 'Shadow Fissure.' They know Sera is at Moonshadow Sanctuary. Be careful. - M" "Shadow Fissure?" I looked up. "Isn't that just a forbidden legend?" Kaelen shook his head. "I thought it was just a legend too, until Marcus found scrolls Lyra had collected. They clearly state that by mixing specific bloodlines, a rift to another dimension can be opened, unleashing a powerful force." "What bloodlines?" "An Alpha and Luna's first heir," he said, his voice low. "Meaning... our child." instinctively covered my belly, fear and anger surging through me. "This is insane! She's ---- completely lost her mind!" "Fear and jealousy can destroy a person's sanity," Kaelen said softly. ''She couldn't accept that she would never be the true Luna, never have my heart. " "So she decided to destroy everything? Including an innocent child?" "That's why I have to stay here," he said firmly. "I won't let you face any danger again. Even if it costs me my life." I took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "If what you're saying is true, and the Sanctuary's neutrality means nothing to her, then we need to warn Eira and the other Keepers." He nodded in agreement, and we went to the Keepers' council hall together. Eira listened to our explanation, her expression. grave. ''These are serious accusations. The ' ---- Shadow Fissure' is one of the oldest taboos. If someone is trying to open it..." "We need to strengthen our defenses," Kaelen said. "If Lyra has truly allied with the Northern Pack, she could bring a large number of warriors." "The Sanctuary has its own ways of protection," Eira said calmly, then turned to Kaelen. "But first, Alpha of Nightfang, you need to confess your true identity to the council. Hiding the truth violates our rules." Kaelen knelt on one knee, bowing his head. "I apologize for my deception. But I had no choice. I must protect Sera and my heir." "Even if it means abandoning your pack?" Eira asked sharply. "You know what will happen to Nightfang without an Alpha." A heavy silence filled the room. "I've made my choice," Kaelen finally said. "