Chapter 24 Divided Loyalties

The tension in the clearing still lingered in the air long after Aldric’s wolves faded into the forest, leaving behind only the remaining smell of their threat. Kieran stood beside Elara, his face blank, while Cassandra's sly smirk told a different story altogether. “You see?” Cassandra’s words cut through the uncomfortable whispers of the pack members. “This is exactly what I’ve been warning you about. Aldric comes to our home, and we’re too split and confused to react properly.”