Chapter 5

Eric burst into the Elder's treasury like a man possessed, his eyes wild with panic as he spotted the Blood Moon Ring among the donated artifacts. "This can't be here! Isabella would never give this up!" But the evidence was undeniable – every sacred item I'd ever received lay arranged in the donation chest, ready to be distributed to wolves in need. That evening's pack gathering felt like walking through a minefield. Eric played his role to perfection, the devoted Alpha who doted on his...