Semua Bab MARKED BY THE THREE ALPHAS : Bab 71 - Bab 74

Lila POVThe celebration continued long after the moon reached its highest point.Music drifted through the compound, accompanied by laughter, conversation, and the occasional howl that echoed across Bloodmoon territory. The entire pack seemed determined to celebrate until dawn.For the first time in weeks, there was no looming battle.No emergency council meetings.No threats at the border.No impossible decision waiting for her.Just happiness.Pure, uncomplicated happiness.Lila stood near the edge of the gathering, watching pack members dance around one of the larger bonfires. Children chased one another through the clearing while warriors who normally looked intimidating laughed freely with friends and family.The sight warmed something deep inside her.These people were safe.For now, at least.And that mattered.A hand settled against the small of her back.She didn't need to look to know it was Kade.The bond gave him away immediately."You're doing it again."Lila smiled."Do

Lila POVThe messenger arrived just after sunrise.I was halfway through breakfast when Maya burst into the dining hall, her cheeks flushed from running."Council room. Now."I immediately sat up straighter.Maya wasn't someone who panicked easily."What happened?""Neutral territory messenger."That got everyone's attention.Kade set down his coffee.Darius stopped eating.Ronan's expression sharpened instantly.Neutral territory messengers rarely brought casual news.They usually carried warnings, challenges, or opportunities.Sometimes all three.We reached the council room minutes later.A woman stood waiting near the large table.She wore dark leather armor marked with the symbol of a silver tree against a black background.Ironwood.Even I recognized it.The Ironwood Pack controlled one of the largest neutral territories in the region. They were powerful enough that no neighboring pack dared challenge them and respected enough that they often acted as mediators during disputes.