After Alaric left, the tent was silent for a few seconds.Then Cain moved.He walked over, crouched in front of me, and reached for my hand."Ivy, a public trial doesn't help anyone. Think about it — you're my Luna. Everyone in the pack respects you. If this plays out in the square, no matter the outcome, they'll all see the cracks between us. How are you going to lead this pack after that?"He looked up at me, eyes brimming with sincerity."The baby — that was my fault. I'll be better to you. I mean it. We'll try again. I'll find a way to grow another moongrass. Just go tell Alaric to call off the trial. We'll handle this ourselves. Okay?"I pulled my hand away.Cain's expression darkened for a split second.Before he could speak, Vivienne murmured from beside him."Cain, is Ivy still upset with me…"Cain waved her off impatiently, signaling her to be quiet.Then he turned back to me, and the mask of warmth finally cracked."What do you want? This is about Vivienne, isn't it? You just
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