Kane
My heart felt lighter after talking with Luna, seeing the hope bloom in her eyes when I promised we'd leave together. For the first time in weeks, I felt like I could breathe properly. No more politics. No more council. Just Luna, our future child, and me.
I strode through the pack house corridors with purpose, my mind already planning our escape. We'd need supplies, documents, a safe route to—
"Kane!" Darren's voice cut through my thoughts. He jogged up to me, concern etched on his familiar face. "We need to talk."
"Not now," I said, trying to move past him. "I have to see the council."
His hand shot out, gripping my arm. "That's exactly why we need to talk. What are you planning?"
I looked at my best friend, my beta, the wolf who'd stood beside me through everything. The worry
