Nathan's POV.
I watched Lunaria's face fall as she hung up the phone, her eyes welling up with tears. My heart ached, knowing I had to do something to lift her spirits.
"Hey, let's get out of here for a bit," I suggested, trying to sound casual. "We can take a walk, disguised, of course."
Lunaria looked up, a hint of a smile on her lips. "Okay."
We slipped out of the pack. The cool evening air and quiet streets were a welcome respite from the tension.
As we strolled, Lunaria's hand in mine, I couldn't help but think about the pack elders' meeting. The rumors, the evidence... all pointing to her guilt. But I knew she was innocent.
I need to prove it, I thought, my mind racing. Find the truth.
Dr. Rachel's name flashed in my mind, but I pushed the thought aside. I wouldn't burden Luna
