(Audrey's POV)I tugged at the sleeve of my dress, trying to hide the angry red rash spreading across my skin. Elder Shadowcrest's concerned eyes made me uncomfortable—I hated appearing weak, especially in front of her."It's nothing serious," I began, ready to downplay my allergic reaction. "Just a minor—"A commotion erupted from the banquet hall, cutting me off mid-sentence. Panicked voices carried through the doorway."Moon's mercy!" someone shouted, their voice thick with alarm. "Serena Shadowcrest has collapsed—call the pack healers!"Elder Shadowcrest's face drained of color. Before I could react, Florian Stormhowl, who had been staring at the floor just moments ago, sprang to his feet. His golden eyes flashed with something I couldn't identify—fear? Doubt? Obligation? He darted out like a gust of wind, not sparing me even a backward glance.The elderly she-wolf also leapt to her feet with surprising agility, visibly flustered. "My granddaughter," she whispered, her voice
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