Chapter 47 Unexpected Allies

• The night air was cold, biting against my skin as I stood on the balcony of the Red Moon Pack’s stronghold. Below me, the campfires of our growing forces flickered, their orange flames casting dancing shadows against the faces of the warriors gathered around them. The Pack was strong, united, and ready—but there was a feeling of anticipation in the air, an electric charge that signaled something bigger was coming. The court at the Kingdom had dismissed us, mocked us, but now, the very people Darwin had sworn to rule were beginning to show signs of rebellion. And they were looking to me for leadership.
• The weight of it all still felt surreal. A year ago, I had been the daughter of a simple Lycan family, a daughter who had lost everything. Now, I was leading a growing movement, a pack that was turning into something much more. And with that, came the knowledge that more was at stake than just my life. My family’s legacy, the truth of our past, the future of our people—everything was on the line. I couldn’t afford to fail.
• A soft knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I turned just as Lea stepped into the room, her face a little more serious than usual. Her presence was like a quiet anchor to my storm.