Pandora, who had been silently observing the exchange, decided to speak up at this moment. She leaned in slightly and said, "Dad, there was a picture inside the locket. It was a portrait of a woman who looked strikingly like Elena, Xavier's fiancée. The resemblance was uncanny."
I watched my father's reaction closely as Pandora spoke. His eyes darted between us, and the uneasiness in the room seemed to intensify. I could tell he was struggling to maintain his composure.
Pandora continued, her voice soft but steady. "She and Xavier are planning to get married soon, Dad. She will become the future Luna of the Crescent pack and I couldn't help but wonder why you would have a locket with her picture inside."
My father's expression remained guarded, but his eyes betrayed a hint of turmoil. H
