Naya’s POVNikolas didn’t even look convinced when I asked him where the elders were.“The council hall,” he said after a beat, like he already regretted answering.“Take me there,” I said immediately.His brows pulled together. “Shouldn’t we tell Zane first? He just.. he just slept. He needs rest after..”“No.” The word came out sharper than I intended, but I didn’t soften it. “He shouldn’t be disturbed. Not for this.”Nikolas hesitated long enough for me to see the war in his eyes. Loyalty to Zane on one side. Something else, maybe instinct, maybe respect for me.. on the other. Finally, he exhaled.“Fine. But if this goes wrong..”“It already is going wrong,” I cut in, and stepped past him.The corridors of the pack house felt longer than usual, like the walls themselves were aware of what was coming. Every step I took echoed in my chest louder than on the floor. By the time we reached the council hall doors, my pulse had settled into something steady. Controlled. Dangerous.Nikolas
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