Marilyn’s POV By evening, the packhouse had settled into its usual activity and rhythm.The sun had dipped behind the tall pines surrounding Blood Moon, leaving streaks of amber light across the courtyard. Warriors rotated patrol shifts, omegas carried dinner trays through the halls, and the distant clang of weapons from the training field slowly faded into night.But none of it distracted me.I missed Liam.The day had stretched longer than usual without him around.Since the council meetings had begun, he had been buried in strategy discussions, patrol reports, and security plans. Most of the time I only saw him briefly during meals or late at night when exhaustion had already claimed him.Tonight felt no different.After pacing our chamber for several minutes, I finally decided to go find him.His office door was slightly open when I arrived.Voices drifted from inside.Liam’s voice, Rowan’s deeper tone, and two others.I paused near the doorway before stepping in.Inside, Liam st
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