Chapter 159. The Eclipse Dawning: pt. 1

Caleb’s POV

We were all gathered, the air thick with anticipation. My father was leading the way, his stern gaze never wavering. The rest of the soldiers stood with us, silently adjusting their gear, the hum of nervous energy buzzed in the air. Alpha Jackson stood at the forefront with Silvia by his side, both of them looking like they were born for this moment. The trees ahead were dense, dark with shadows that seemed to stretch on forever. A deep, unsettling feeling gnawed at me, but I kept my focus, knowing what was at stake.

“Stay alert, Caleb,” my father’s voice broke through the tension, and I nodded, glancing at him. His face was like stone, no hint of emotion betraying him. I couldn’t help but feel that the weight of what was to come hung heavily over us all.

“Alpha Jackson,” I called, stepping up beside him. “We need to move faster. We can’t afford to let the eclipse catch us off guard. We have to get there before it begins.”

Jackson turned to