As the sun glared at them with the afternoon heat, Liana found herself frozen in the midst of the Golden Arc pack’s council. Leaves Drew mesmerizing patterns on the lush grass with their shadows, yet they couldn't prevent the burn searing through Liana's chest.
Around her, weathered faces filled with regret and hope stared at her, some of them holding her gaze with determination. Others turned their heads away, guilt evident in their expression.
"Alpha." Lucian probed after a while. When he didn't get a response, he strode to her and crouched before her. "Liana."
"So, my parents are dead." Liana stated,, surprised at her calm monotone. Internally, she was raging at the ominous tale Lucian had narrated.
Had she been reunited with her people, only for her to face the deaths of those wh
