Author POV
"I lost my Alexandra once because of you, and I don't want to lose her again! If you think you'll stay alive after doing so many crimes, I won't allow you to do that."
Nathaniel's mind races, attempting to understand the cryptic statement from Matriarch. Her revelation about losing Alexandra once sends a jolt through him, sparking a flurry of questions and uncertainties. What if Alexandra never directly reached out to him, but he thought there must be a clandestine connection between her and Matriarch, one that operates outside the bounds of conventional communication channels.
The very thought that Alexandra might have broken free from the rigid constraints of the Red Moon Coalition feels like a thunder upon Nathaniel. As a member of the Coalition, Nathaniel understands the strict protocols and surveillance mechanisms in place to ensure that no member strays from the established track.
