Chapter 43 - The Curse of the Brannon Clan

**IN THE EARLY YEARS OF THEIR MARRIAGE** Alpha Brannon and his wife, Anne, were riding through the old woods as the moon hung low in the sky, creating an unsettling glow over the dense woodland. The route to Luna Katherine's cottage was frequently traveled by people looking for guidance or favors, but this evening it seemed unsettling. With the exception of the odd rustle of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl, the night was silent, as though the entire planet was holding its breath in anticipation of what lay ahead. With one hand protectively resting on the modest swelling in her belly, Anne tightly gripped her husband's arm. Even though her pregnancy was still in its early stages, she could already feel life growing inside of her, serving as a continual reminder of what lay ahead for them. They had come to Luna Katherine in hopes of receiving her blessing and the kind of direction only a powerful seer could give their unborn child, the heir to the Brannon family legacy.