I lingered in the shadows, my heartbeat too loud in the quiet of the room. Elias and Rowan were at the far end, deep in conversation, their voices hushed but sharp. They were discussing strategy, but I wasn’t sure if it was the political maneuvering or the brewing war with Magnus that made the air between them feel so charged.
“It’s risky,” Rowan’s voice carried the weight of doubt. “You’re asking too much. If we sacrifice that asset, there’s no guarantee—”
“I know the stakes, Rowan,” Elias interrupted, his voice colder than I’d ever heard it. “But Magnus is too dangerous. We need to act before he moves first. We’ll lose everything if we don’t. The pack, you, me… Lena.”
At the mention of my name, I stiffened, straining to hear more. My heart skipped a beat. What did I have to do with th
