CELESTE “First,” I said, fingers drumming on the table, “we reach out to the allies I trust the most. Like Luna Griselda of the Northern Claw, Alpha Rueben, and Alpha Maren. They were loyal to me. If they know I’m alive, they’ll start doubting Robb’s story.” Knox nodded slowly. “And how do you plan to tell them without revealing your exact position?” “That’s where you come in,” I said, flashing him a sly smile. “You, the big bad Alpha of Grey Storm, will let a rumor or three slip about your new Luna. Make it vague enough that people wonder who she is. We’ll also add rumors that I’m alive, that I’ve remarried the one Alpha no one dares cross.’ Knox tilted his head, amused. “Ah, yes. The Ruthless Alpha of Grey Storm. He’s terrifying, apparently.” “You play the part well,” I teased. “We

