Chapter 16
Desiree POV
For a moment, the world seemed to stop.
The rogue’s words echoed in my head like a haunting whisper.
Bring the Moon-Born to me.
The air around us grew thick with tension. Every warrior in the clearing froze, their eyes darting between me and the Rogue Alpha as confusion and suspicion spread like wildfire.
My heart thumped violently against my rib, Brandon’s body went rigid in front of me, his shoulders squaring like a wall determined to shield me from the world. A deep growl vibrated from his chest, low and deadly enough to make the ground beneath us feel heavier.
“You’ve said enough,” Brandon snarled, his golden eyes blazing with fury. “Leave now before I rip your throat out.”
The Rogue Alpha didn’t look afraid.
If anything… he looked amused.
His dark gaze
