Back in Black Howler Pack, the next day unfolded with a different kind of tension.
Diana, Willow, and Leah had planned to go out to town together—a simple girls’ day meant to ease the atmosphere and help Leah settle more comfortably into the pack.
But the moment breakfast began…
Everything felt just a little off.
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It started when Enzo walked into the dining hall with Leah beside him.
Diana, Talon, and Willow were already seated at their usual table when Enzo approached.
“Alpha. Luna,” Leah greeted respectfully, lowering her head slightly.
Diana gave her a warm nod.
“Leah.”
Leah hesitated for a moment before speaking again.
“Luna… I—”
She took a breath.
“I want to apologize again for what my parents—”
Diana gently raised her hand, stopping her mid-sentence.
“Leah,” she said
