Chapter 19 Set Up

(Iris)

I panicked. My heart raced as I approached the meeting spot by the waterfall, a chill creeping up my spine that had nothing to do with the cold night air. The silvery light of the moon cast eerie shadows on the forest floor, making every tree seem like a lurking figure.

As I walked closer, my breath visible in the air, I could see the two figures clearly. The Lycan King, with his imposing shadow and ominous gaze, and Seraphina, her stance radiating both power and concern.

My steps faltered as I realized this was clearly a setup. But who would orchestrate such a meeting? My mind raced with possibilities. Jasper? No, he had been genuinely confused earlier. I had seen his reactions enough to know when he was acting.

Naomi? Maybe, but she seemed too preoccupied with her newfound role as Luna to play such games. Or was it someone else entirely, pulling strings from the shadows? I couldn’t think of anyone who would do such a thing.

The atmosphere was thick with tension as I sl