A Shift in Loyalties
The following morning, the atmosphere within the pack was heavy with tension. The revelation about Daniel's betrayal had spread like wildfire. Whispers of doubt and fear rippled through the ranks, and trust—something that had once been a cornerstone of the pack—is now as fragile as glass.
The feeling of security had vanished, replaced with the lingering dread that someone else close to us could be hiding dark secrets. Daniel, Ella's blood brother, had shattered their peace in a way that no rogue army ever could.
Eric, always the composed leader, stood in the center of the pack's courtyard as the wolves gathered. His face was a mask of determination, but Ella could see the flicker of unease behind his eyes.
He was used to handling external threats, but this? This is a betrayal from within, and that is far more dangerous.