After I finished speaking, the atmosphere in the command center seemed to freeze.
Evan stood to the side with his hands on his hips, simmering with unspent anger. Carlos said nothing, but his face was as grim as could be. Trapped between the two of them, I felt helpless, repeatedly picking up and putting down the coffee on the table.
“Evan, when are you planning to return to the Moonshadow Pack?” Carlos finally broke the silence, but his voice was filled with impatience.
Evan looked incredulous. “I just landed, and you’re already trying to send me away?” Then, with an air of defiance, he added, “I have no plans to leave for now. I’m staying.”
Carlos clasped his hands on the table, exuding an unyielding authority. After a moment of silence, he firmly refused, “No, you can’t stay here. I
