Chapter 76 The Declaration Of War

• Standing at the center of the Red Moon Pack’s gathering hall, I felt the weight of a thousand eyes on me. My gaze swept across the crowd: warriors, pack elders, allies who had risked everything to stand by me. These were the people who had believed in my vision, who had pledged themselves to a cause that was bigger than any single one of us. And now, they were waiting for the truth. The truth about the attack, about the kingdom, and about what I intended to do in response.
• The assassination attempt had shaken me to my core, but beneath the fear and anger, a clarity had surfaced. King Darwin’s court would never allow my existence, let alone my rule, as long as they held power. They had made their intentions clear, and tonight, it was time to make mine known.
• I took a steadying breath, lifting my chin as I looked out at the crowd. “I know you’re all wondering what happened at the palace,” I began, my voice steady but thick with emotion. “The truth is… there was an attempt on my life. An ambush, ordered by none other than those loyal to King Darwin.”