“Do you even know who you are?” The rival Alpha’s voice was a dark whisper, cutting through the chaos around us. His blood-red eyes gleamed with malice as he circled me like a predator toying with its prey.
I kept my stance firm, my fingers clenched into fists. “I know exactly who I am,” I spat back, though my voice wavered slightly. “I’m Liana, mate to Alpha Draven and future Luna of Bloodmoon Pack.”
He let out a cold laugh. “Ah, the fragile little wolf finally shows her teeth. How cute.”
“Cut the theatrics,” I snapped. “If you’re here to fight, then fight. If not, get out of my way.”
He tilted his head, a smirk playing on his lips. “Before we paint this ground red, there’s something you should know. Do you think your stepmother poisoned you on her own whim?”
My heart stumbled in my
