I gratefully accepted the plate Luna Mara handed me, using the food as an excuse to avoid further scrutiny. Beside me, Maison and Jackson seemed entirely unperturbed by the adults' awareness of our sleeping arrangements.
"We've received word from Lady Vivienne," Uncle Mateo said, shifting the conversation to business. "The Silver Shadow has secured three potential routes to the Sacred Stone. They'll have wolves stationed along each path to ensure at least one remains clear."
"And the decoy plan?" I asked, focusing on the practical matters at hand.
"Ellie has agreed," Alpha Logan confirmed. "She understands the risks and the importance of her role. My most trusted warriors will accompany her, maintaining the illusion that we're bringing a captured Graystone heir to the Conclave."
"Marc
