The night wrapped the packhouse in a soft glow as Ethan departed for the neighboring pack where a wise seer held the promise of healing, leaving the packhouse momentarily relieved of his imposing presence. Ariana, sensing a rare opportunity, decided to explore the confines of the pack house.
"How long can you keep a secret that could cost you your life?" She whispered to herself.
Her curiosity fueled her desire to explore the palace, hoping to find anything that could answer the millions of questions in her head.
She had earlier found a key in the drawer in her room. She thought it was a spare key to her room, but it turned out it wasn't.
She opened the drawer and took out the key, staring curiously at it as she held it up in her hand.
"Let's find out where you belong," She said, talking to the key.