d Cha

Every step I took hurt my body, and I felt the weight of fatigue dragging me down. The allure of t

had to negotiate cautiously. I was no longer the Luna they kn

became thinner. With a shaky, broken gasp, I

stop t

ive voice. A patrol of wolves emerged from the darkness as I glan

, towering, broad-shouldere

met mine. He had a chilly, aloof look on his fac

eful as he inquired, "What

spent days running. I'm not trying to hurt an

a step closer. I kept my head down,

You've crossed Silver Moon Pack terr

oice shaking. However, I was

r, and the tension in the air was evident. His eyes narrowed

ttle as he questioned,

time, I hesitated. "They were pursuin

of it wa

en's eyes-pity? Acknowledg

ed up and stated, "Alpha, we ca

d cannot rely on." His eyes were impenetrable as he turned back to face

urriedly responded, "I

e distance. Recollections of calm evenings with Aiden, council chamber sessions, and laughin

en the place of the cohesion and affection I had known. W

I was led into the main hall. Like

is

being allowed en

not to be

Naturally, they didn't recognize me. Why would they? I w

den added, "Take her to the guest quar

, Al

away. Lyra was coming down, looking as immaculate as ever. With her head held high

e sh

he wa

I made myself remain composed. I had to k

e I was used to as Luna, it was sufficient. I gazed at the moonligh

Aiden entered. Leaning against the door wi

quiet as he questioned,

I looked him in the eye. "I informed y

ou could have gone anywhere." Howe

eart. Was he feeling anything?

e strength of this pack. Secure. I reason

. I had the impression that he was seeking t

tone, "Avoid trouble." "Rogue,

s and said gentl

d walked out of the room. I drew a trembl

morning, although under close monitoring. I walked do

y and deliberately, whispering in low tones. The pack seem

tion as her laughter reverberated through the hallways. With a mixt

s the ne

ncil chamber. His tone was acerbic and calculating, and he spoke with authority. He p

With Damon and Lyra at its core, it had tur

to my room. I turned to see Lyra standing at the end of the

he wood floor as she w

ing as she continued, "You're the rogue eve

ed, maintaining

e grinned. "An intriguing name. And I

and replied, "Just looki

red. There was a change in her

d, "Well, I hope you find

tep as she left. A smile tugged at the

o I am yet, do you

r, you

made my way back to my room. His dark, inqui