Layla’s POV The plan had gone perfectly so far. Bella hadn’t suspected a thing. By the time she collapsed, weakened from the wolfsbane, I was already waiting outside her room, ready to act. I slipped through the back corridors of the pack house, avoiding the bustling omegas and warriors who were still tending to guests. The meeting hall was alive with the sound of voices,alphas and their entourages deep in conversation. No one would notice the Luna’s absence, at least not for now. As I opened the door to Bella’s room, I saw her slumped on the floor, her face pale, her breathing shallow. A cruel smile crept onto my lips. Perfect. I moved quickly, grabbing her under her arms and dragging her toward the back exit. She was heavier than I expected, but I pushed through. The door at the back

