The study was quiet, the kind of quiet that pressed against my ears. I sat on the edge of the chair, hands folded in my lap, trying to make myself small. Across the room, Father, Victor Hale, and Mother, Evelyn Hale, stood by the large oak desk, speaking in low, controlled voices. Cassie leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her sharp eyes flicking toward me like she wanted to make sure I felt small.Father’s voice was calm, almost cold. “The pack is in chaos. Theo’s death has left a hole we cannot ignore.”Mother’s hands rested on the desk, fingers tapping slowly. “I know. The rogues were clever. They struck at the right moment, while the pack was vulnerable. We need to act quickly, before this weakness spreads.”Cassie scoffed softly. “And what about Aria? She hasn’t even lifted a paw to help. She just hides in the attic all day.”I flinched, but tried not to show it.Father’s eyes flicked to me briefly. “You were there, Aria. You saw what happened. You know it was chaotic.”I open
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