Chapter 27: Withdraw
(Aspen’s POV)
Alexander Blackwood’s silver eyes held steady, unblinking under my mother’s sharp gaze. His calm was unnerving, his aura a tightly coiled dominance that expertly masked his true intentions.
Beside him, Oliver’s easy grin faltered, his playful energy subdued by Serena's unyielding expression. Lucas stood stoic, his golden eyes flicking between the opposing forces like a silent observer.
My mother’s wolf rippled beneath her skin, her protective instincts growing stronger with each breath.
“The Eastern Supreme Pack rarely attends such gatherings without purpose,” she said, her voice honeyed but undeniably edged. “Tell me, what brings you here, Alexander?”
Oliver cleared his throat, bowing slightly to break the building tension.
“Luna Serena, su
