Elodie's POV
Something was wrong.
I noticed it three days after Selene returned from Damon's territory.
Not because either of them said anything.
Because they stopped saying things.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Most wolves assumed tension announced itself through arguments.
Raised voices.
Threats.
Anger.
The reality was usually much quieter.
Nathan and Selene had spent years working together.
They understood each other without speaking.
Now they suddenly seemed to be speaking too carefully.
Which was far more concerning.
I sat beside Nathan during the morning council meeting and watched the exchange unfold.
A scout delivered a report from the eastern territories.
Nothing significant.
Just another village reporting unusual movements.
Nathan immediately asked for additi
