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Chapter 12: The Shattered Pendant

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Ethan stood in front of them, His expression was unreadable, but his eyes lingered on Arielle, steady and unreadable.

For a moment, silence stretched between them, broken only by the rustle of the wind.

Then his voice came, low and calm.

“Drusilla,” he said, not taking his eyes off Arielle, “that’s enough for today. Take Lady Arielle to her chambers. She needs to rest.”

Drusilla bowed quickly. “Y–Yes, Alpha.”

Arielle hesitated, her heart thudding in her chest, wanting to speak but unsure what to say. Ethan gave no further word.

Drusilla gently tugged at Arielle’s sleeve. “My lady…”

With one last glance toward him, Arielle turned and followed Drusilla through the lit path back toward the mansion.

****

“Alpha Xander, the pack grows restless, we need to stabilize them.” Celeste spoke, her voice smooth but firm. Atnold must make Aurora his Luna immediately.

Arnold leaned forward, his tone respectful but laced with urgency.

“Mom is right, Dad. The pack needs a stable Alpha and a Luna. We
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