Chapter 38: Moonstone and Glass—A Tale of Deception
(Third person's POV)
The glittering lights of the grand ballroom cast a warm glow over the assembled pack members. Conversations flowed like venison wine, punctuated by occasional bursts of laughter. At the center of it all stood Hadrian Blackwood, his handsome features fixed in a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
"I heard your mate bond severance is almost finalized," a voice called out, cutting through the ambient chatter.
The room fell silent, all eyes turning to Hadrian. His smile faltered, his wolf cowering within him as he recognized the speaker—Felix Thorne, Lucian's cousin.
"That's a personal matter," Hadrian replied stiffly, his knuckles whitening around his glass.
Felix smirked, clearly enjoying the discomfort
