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Ivy is taken aback, searching her mind for the right response. She isn't sure how much she should reveal since she hasn't spoken to Kai yet.Athena suddenly sneezes loudly and spectacularly ill-timed.Ivy instantly turns around. "Bless you—" She quickly scans the vanity, grabs a folded tissue, and crosses over to press it into Athena's hand. "Here."Athena accepts it, bowing. "Thank you, Luna Ivy." She dabs at her nose. "That's very kind of you."Across the room, Frida's fingers curl and then slowly uncurl before curling again. With visible effort, she flattens both hands against her thighs and forces a wide smile."Athena, darling." Her voice is smooth as silk over a blade. "Would you mind leaving me alone with my sister-in-law for a moment?"Athena's expression shifts slightly. "Lady Frida, she really should—"Frida’s eyes brighten with a pale warning glow that indicates her request is not up for discussion.Athena bows her head, gathers a brush, places it in its tray gently nudgin

“Alpha Kai, you need to address the council.”Theron walks alongside him, boots scraping against the stone floor, torches mounted on the walls illuminating the hallway. His voice echoes in the corridor, though most of it is muffled by the walls.The others had stayed behind after Kai dismissed the gathering at the town Square; Ivy and Jackson retired to their chambers, while no one saw Frida leave.Kai continues without slowing down or glancing ahead or behind him.“I’ll do it tomorrow.”Theron exhales sharply. “No. Alpha—no. If you don’t—”Kai turns his head, causing Theron to stop mid-sentence. The words he intended to say fade away, and he quickly bows his head, almost awkwardly.“Tomorrow. Of course.”He stays back as Kai keeps moving forward.Theron isn’t wrong; many things feel out of order and require Kai’s attention, especially concerning Ivy. While others may have been deceived, he needs to be honest with those responsible for the pack's safety and growth which is his council