Chrome and Claws
The strike came sooner than expected.
At the Riders’ gathering, where warriors feasted and celebrated the victories of patrol, Lyandra stood suddenly, goblet in hand.
Her voice rang out, silencing the hall. “I cannot sit here and watch our pack bow to a Luna unproven.
Raven Blackthorne, your blood is tainted, your fire dangerous. You do not deserve him, nor the crown you wear.”
Gasps rippled through the den as Axel rose, a growl rumbling low, but Serenya’s eyes glittered with triumph.