All Chapters of Returning in Reverse After Betrayal: Chapter 91 - Chapter 93

Kael stood at the border of Black River territory the next morning, and a small group assembled to see him off. Aldric was beside him, along with five warriors for protection.I'd argued about not going with him. We'd actually fought about it—three times. But someone needed to hold the pack together while he was gone, and we both knew it had to be me.Didn't mean I liked it."First stop is Ironwood Pack," Aldric said, checking the map. "They're the most vocal critics. Convince them, and others will follow.""No pressure," Kael muttered.I approached with a small bundle. "Supplies for the road. And this." I pulled out a communication rune. "Check in every night. I mean it.""Yes, ma'am.""I'm serious, Kael. If I don't hear from you—"He silenced me with a kiss, and for a moment, nothing else mattered. "I'll check in. Promise.""And don't let Aldric get

Before I could respond, Thea's voice carried up from below. “LUNA! We've got a situation!”Kael and I exchanged looks.“There's always a situation,” we said in unison.The War CouncilThe council had expanded to include representatives from the allied packs. The room was packed, tension thick enough to cut with a knife.Thea stood at the map, her face grave in a way that made my stomach drop. “My divination detected massive magical activity three days ago. I've been tracking it since.”She pointed to a location on the map—deep in the Shadowpeak Mountains, far beyond where the old fortress had been.“Here. Seraphine's new stronghold. It's hidden by powerful glamour, but during my last scrying session, I caught a glimpse inside.” Thea's hand shook slightly. “She's rebuilt. And it's worse than before.”“How much worse?” Marcus demanded.“She has maybe four hundred warriors. Plus constructs—dead, raised, and bound to her will.” Thea pulled out a scroll covered in her sketchy drawings.