"The Silver Shadow is in position," she reported. "Two hundred wolves surrounding the Conclave grounds at a distance, awaiting your signal. The remaining hundred are stationed along our escape routes, ensuring we have multiple extraction options if needed." Alpha Logan looked between the three of us noticing that we seemed off nothing to do with our bond but something to do the journal that I had received. "Marabelle?" he asked, his tone gentle despite his imposing presence. "Something has disturbed you. What did you find in the journal?" I hesitated, reluctant to share the disturbing revelations about Marc's obsession. But these were my allies, my family—they deserved to know what we were truly facing. "Marc's interest in me goes beyond political ambition," I explained, my voice stead

