"What you say, Kael, doesn't matter to me. I'm leaving.
Kael's eyes darkened with worry, and his jaw tightened. He was only a few inches away from me, and I found it difficult to get over his intimidating presence. "Lola, this goes beyond simply proving yourself. You are not invincible, and you are entering perilous terrain where rogues lurk. I wasn't paying attention when he spoke in a low, frantic tone. I was unable to.
This was something I had to do. For me, for the pack, and for my part as Luna.
"Do you think I'm unaware of that?" I tightened my fists at my sides and snapped. "Kael, I've been Luna for months. I've been trained, observed, and educated, yet each time I attempt to take charge, I'm reminded that I'm still an outsider. a weak point. This is my opportunity to establish my
