chapter 39- Liam's POV

The tension in the packhouse was thick enough to choke on. Ever since Lia and her mother returned, it felt like every conversation ended in an argument. The news of her pregnancy had spread fast, and now the elders were demanding that my parents “do the right thing” , as if my entire life was a political move they could control.

I sat behind my desk, rubbing my temples when Zack burst in, his expression dark.

“Alpha, it’s getting worse,” he said, slamming a folder onto my desk. “Half the warriors are refusing to take orders until the elders make a decision about the Luna position. They’re listening to Lia’s mother — that witch of a woman is stirring everyone up.”

I looked up, my jaw tightening. “And the other half?”

“Still loyal,” Zack said, but his tone wasn’t reassuring. “For now. But they’re confused, Liam. They think the elders’ word is final.”

I leaned back in my chair, exhaling sharply. “Of course they do. That’s exactly what Lia’s mother wants — chaos.”

Zack crossed his arms, f