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35_UNITED FRONT

Author: E.O Jixxie
last update publish date: 2026-01-14 07:00:43

CHAPTER 35: UNITED FRONT

MIRA'S POV

I stood in front of the entire Shadowfang Pack with Dante beside me and made the announcement that was either going to save us or get us both killed.

"Dante and I will face the Council together." My voice carried across the gathered wolves, steady despite the fear clawing at my insides. "They want to see if Moonborn are dangerous? We'll show them what we really are. Siblings who protect each other."

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