Chapter 36: Traitor in the shadows

Chapter 36: Traitor in the Shadows

Kael’s POV:

The moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the pack’s settlement. I sat in my chamber, a goblet of wine in my hand, my mind clouded with thoughts of the pack’s unrest. The famine, the whispers of rebellion, and the visions of Aria—they all weighed heavily on me. As I sipped my wine, a knock echoed through the room, startling me from my reverie.

“Enter,” I commanded, my voice echoing off the stone wall.

An elder stepped into the room, his hood pulled low over his face. He moved with a quiet grace, his presence both unsettling and familiar. I narrowed my eyes, trying to discern his identity.

“Alpha,” he greeted, his voice a low murmur.

“Who are you?” I demanded, leaning forward in my chair. “And what do you want?”

The elder chuckled softly, the sound sending a chill down my spine. “I am but a shadow, a whisper in the night. I come with a message, a warning.”

“A warning?” I repeated, skepticism lacing my tone.

“Yes,” the e