Chapter 23 Shadows Of Deception

In the dimly lit chamber of the Crescent Moon Pack’s stronghold, shadows danced along the stone walls, cast by the flickering flames of torches mounted in iron sconces. The air was thick with tension, a palpable unease that seemed to seep into the very marrow of those present. Alpha Roven paced with measured steps, his brow furrowed in contemplation, while Ulrich stood nearby, his arms crossed and expression inscrutable. Garron, a seasoned enforcer with silver threading through his dark hair, broke the heavy silence. “Alpha, what transpired tonight defies belief. Raya, whom we all mourned, appeared before us, aiding the She-Wolves. How can this be? We were certain she perished after bringing Dane into this world.”