“I didn’t let him—” “You didn’t stop him,” Caspian barked. “And that tells me everything I need to know about your Pack’s values. About your judgment. About your so-called Luna.” He turned to his warriors. “We’re leaving.” “Caspian, please,” I said, stepping forward. “This project means everything to us. We’ve spent months—” “Consider it canceled.” “Don’t do this.” He looked at me one last time, eyes hard. “You want to lead the modern world? Then start by controlling your household.” Tessa didn’t look at me when they left. I stood there, pulse pounding, watching six months of work walk out the front door. I didn’t say anything. Not until the sound of the SUVs faded. Then I turned. Slowly. Reed stood there, arms crossed like he was the one who’d been wronged. “Are you insane?”

