Katelyn stepped out of the car, her heels sinking slightly into the fine sand of the narrow path that led toward the sea. The ocean stretched out a hundred meters ahead, glimmering beneath the late afternoon sun. She had visited countless private beaches before, yet this one felt different as if it carried memories whispered by the tide. For the first time, she realized she didn't truly know every corner of the kingdom.
"What's this place called?" she asked, turning toward Sage, curiosity flickering in her eyes.
"Pearlwind Coast," he replied. His gaze drifted toward the horizon where the sea met the sky. "It belongs to the Nightshade family. There's an old legend tied to it. Centuries ago, one of our ancestors, the Luna of the pack, came here after searching tirelessly for pearls said to hold magical healing properties. She found them in these waters and used their power to save her dying daughter. Since then, this place has been regarded as sacred."
