ounding as he tried to make sense of the chaos all around him. T

Eleanor, distrust etched on his features. He was certain s

any nightmare that might come his way. However, he couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that

, Nathaniel's attentiveness heightene

every distant shout, only adde

before him. The ground was covered with lifeless bodies, their blood soaking into the s

hment and dismay as she witnessed the slaughter. Nathaniel's

aniel's voice was a sinister

quivered as she raised them. "I don't kn

"I promise you, Nathani

uzzle pieces began to fit into place, and a heavy sensation

n trick me, Eleanor, but I'm on your game. You're just a component in this t

ination in his eyes, ready to strike.

usted ally, stepped out of the shado

"Marcus, what brings you here?" he inqu

ted on Eleanor. "She's not lying, Nathaniel,"

d, his mind racing at Marcus' revelat

rough the darkness, making Nathaniel's skin crawl. Alpha

bellowed, his voice echoing over

d and his emotions whirled. He was well aware that he was on

niel replied, his voice showing his inne

are locked on Nathaniel. "Do not pretend ignorance with me, Nathaniel,

attention. His stomach tightened with fear as he noticed the Blackmoon wolv

the impending clash. But as the wolves approached, Eleanor exhibited a surprise show of bravery that left Nathaniel is i

Nathaniel with her abilities. In that moment, he realized she was more tha

aniel," Marcus said ominously. "An

him full force. He'd been misled by his own plans and wants. And now, as the con

ot at all pleased with their Alpha's decision to take someone from their rival pack as mate

lly supported the peace accord, his actual intention was to leverage his

s eyes flashing a spark of cunning under his steadfast face. With Eleanor by h

movement. His pulse pounded as the reality hit him hard: the Blackmoon wolves had en

gers locking together in an impassioned display of oneness. "We hav

head cast a chilling shadow on their already tense predicament. She clutched Nathaniel's han

of adrenaline, and she became acutely aware of every little noise and motion around them. Though terror tried to eat a

ow growl rang through the clear