Chapter 59 The Enemy's Provocation

• Jade
• The meeting hall was abuzz with murmured conversations as I stepped inside, my hand entwined with Darius’s. Despite the warmth of his grip, my nerves jittered. This was my first official meeting as the soon-to-be Luna, and while I’d prepared for this moment my whole life, it still felt surreal.
• The long table, made of polished oak, stretched across the room. Seated around it were the officials, their faces a mix of stern authority and faint excitement. They all turned their heads as we entered, their eyes lingering on Darius, who carried himself with quiet confidence. His presence demanded respect, and I could already see that many of them had embraced him as the new Alpha.