I glanced at Leon, and he gave me a reassuring nod.
My swirling emotions began to calm, and I looked directly at Beverley and Baron with newfound courage. "Yes, I'm a wanderer, and I haven't awakened a wolf."
"Did you hear that?" Ivy called out triumphantly. "She's nothing but a shameless liar."
Beverley ignored her and instead turned to me with a warm smile. "Claire, tell me, are you approaching the Silverclaw Pack with any hidden intentions?"
I could see the protection and kindness in her gentle eyes, and it put me at ease. With a sincere shake of my head, I answered, "No, I swear on the Moon Goddess, I have no hidden agendas, and I never intended to approach the pack for any personal gain. I will never do anything that would harm the pack's interests."
Beverley and Baron visibly re
