(Audrey's POV)
The luxury territory vehicle glided through Central Territory's busy streets. The Beta driver navigated the full-moon traffic with practiced ease, taking smooth turns that barely disturbed the silence between Arthur and me in the backseat.
I kept my gaze fixed on the passing territory buildings, deliberately avoiding Arthur's occasional glances. The quiet between us felt heavy yet oddly comfortable, a stark contrast to our past interactions filled with arguments and unspoken grievances.
I could feel Arthur's eyes on me every few minutes, studying my profile in the dim light. Still, neither of us seemed eager to break the fragile peace. For once, I welcomed the silence - it gave me time to prepare for the gathering ahead without the exhaustion that always followed our conversations.
The streetlights cast rhythmic patterns across our laps as we drove deeper into the heart of Central Territory. Pack members hurried along the sidewalks, many dressed in formal attire for
