Chapter 52 Returning To Red Moon Pack

• As dawn gave way to morning, we made our way back to the Red Moon Pack, each step breaking the perfect bubble of the night we'd shared. The warmth of Blue’s hand in mine, the gentle brush of Grey’s shoulder against my own, all reminded me of the bond between us. The three of us had promised each other everything last night—promised to fight together, live together, survive whatever was coming. But as we approached the pack, reality crept back in, like a shadow cast over the sunrise.
• The atmosphere was thick with tension as we walked through the gates, the usual morning bustle replaced with wary glances and hushed whispers. Pack members eyed us from a distance, their expressions tight and guarded. I could feel it, the doubt simmering beneath the surface. The rumors about Blue and Grey—about their royal ties, the loyalty they might still have to their father, King Darwin—had stirred unrest once again.
• Sheila was the first to meet us, her stance as rigid as ever, arms crossed tightly over her chest. Her gaze moved from me to Blue and Grey, a faint skepticism lingering in her eyes. Though Sheila had supported me through thick and thin, I could tell she was struggling with this. The rumors had wormed their way into even the most loyal hearts.