Ruby’s POV
The tension in the air was suffocating.
Manson stood beside me, his body coiled like a predator ready to strike. His golden eyes burned with quiet fury as he glared at Rylan, the Council’s envoy, who stood smugly in the dimly lit corridor.
I swallowed, forcing myself to hold Rylan’s gaze. I wouldn’t show fear.
“What do you mean by ‘unforeseen threats’?” I asked, my voice steady despite the unease curling in my stomach.
Rylan tilted his head, his smirk deepening. “Oh, come now, dear Luna.” His voice was smooth, taunting. “Surely you don’t think the Council will sit idly by while an unmarked, unstable mate wields untamed power at the Alpha King’s side?”
A muscle in Manson’s jaw ticked. “Watch your tongue, Rylan.”
Rylan ignored him, his eyes locked onto me. “The Council beli
