Chapter 59: Unstable
(Elara's POV)
The scent of polished wood filled the room, mixing with the faint hum of moon-forged crystal lights hanging above the summit chamber.
The atmosphere buzzed with energy—wolves everywhere engaged in tense, calculated negotiations as deals were finalized or forsaken in quick succession.
I perched on the edge of my designated seat, fingers tracing the edges of Frost Hospital’s proposal folder while my mind raced. Despite the seemingly endless noise surrounding me, Lumi’s soft hum beneath my skin reminded me of our purpose.
“Stay focused,” I whispered to her and to myself, blinking away the distractions.
Ahead, the Silver Moon Pack’s Beta—a tall, imposing wolf with streaks of silver in his otherwise black hair—leaned forward, his piercing eyes scan
