The Luna He Lost
We just walked—two shadows heading into unknown territory, into a meeting with a wolf neither of us trusted.
And yet, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was necessary.
The Ironbloods weren’t a pack known for mercy. They were old blood—vicious, proud, honor-bound. And that made them dangerous... but also predictable.
If Orric was really watching the Council fall out of favor, then I had a chance. A sliver. But I’d take it.
At the edge of the ridge, two wolves stepped out from behind the trees. Big. Armored. Eyes sharp and golden like burnished coins. They didn’t shift. Didn’t speak.