Camilla's POV
The drive home was thick with silence. My chest felt like a stone had been dropped on it. Hurt, betrayal, guilt, fear — they twisted together and made it hard to breathe. I fought to stop the tears.
Lunar chase. I did not want to think about it. I was glad Malakai did not look like he would accept it either. We left the moment Alpha Noah proposed it.
Saving Alpha Adira was the right thing to do, but at what cost? Arthur walking free. Listening to the council trade away what I deserved because otherwise Adira dies and the whole realm falls apart felt like a knife was slowly driven into my heart. I had fought and bled for this, only to watch my justice traded like some worthless coin. Every time I reached for something I wanted, I had to give it up for the greater peace. I h
