Chapter 69: Alpha’s flaunt
(Charlotte's POV)
The Moonlight Tavern was unassuming, nestled on a quiet stretch of neutral territory. It had always been a place I could escape to, somewhere untainted by Crescent Valley pack politics. At least, it used to be.
Today, however, that peace shattered the moment they stepped inside. Scarlett was there, seated at the prime corner table like she owned the place, flanked by several influential pack mothers. Their muted conversation filled the air, punctuated by occasional bursts of laughter.
As I approached the counter to order tea, the atmosphere subtly shifted. The mothers’ laughter quieted, their eyes darting toward me briefly before lowering, their wolves instinctively submissive despite their higher pack status. They caught the faint tra
