The days after the trials were filled with a joyful calm, and I finally felt like I was accepted by the other packs. But that peace didn't last long. One morning, a strange feeling crept over the land. It was as if a shadow had passed over everything, even though the sun was still shining.
The pack members started whispering nervously, their eyes wide with worry. Some were even looking up at the sky, as if they expected something strange to happen at any moment. I could feel the tension growing around me.
Jason walked up to me, his face serious. "Have you heard the news, Cinder?" he asked, his voice low and steady.
"What news?" I asked, feeling a shiver of worry in my stomach.
He looked around to make sure no one else could hear, then leaned in closer. "A lunar eclipse is coming. It's only days away."
