ALICE POV
Alex’s revelation about the Werewolf King’s impending visit weighs heavily on my mind as we get dressed in silence. I can feel the tension radiating off him, and my own thoughts are spinning wildly. Dark magic? The Blood Moon Pack accusing us of something so absurd and dangerous feels like a nightmare we can’t wake from. But there’s no time to dwell on it. We need to act.
Once we’re both ready, Alex gives me a reassuring glance, though I can see the strain behind his eyes. He reaches out, takes my hand, and together we head downstairs to the common hall for breakfast. It’s still early, and the pack house is only starting to stir. The familiar sounds of pack members preparing for the day offer a small sense of normalcy, even if everything feels like it’s about to collapse.
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