Chapter 164. Lira’s Grand Scheme

Third-Person POV

Lira, supported by a handful of loyal she-wolves, had successfully slipped into the Ruby Claw pack’s territory—accompanied by five other fierce warriors from the Dreadmaw pack. All of them concealed beneath the moonlight’s shimmer, they advanced like shadows through the forest, each step calculated and silent.

Standing at Lira’s side, as steadfast as ever, was Seline—her closest ally and confidante. Since consuming that human heart, Seline’s appearance had altered dramatically: her frame was noticeably taller and leaner, her bones more pronounced beneath pale skin. Her once dark hair had shifted to an ashen gray, each strand tipped with a faint wash of green that caught the dim light like dew on leaves.

“You’ve mastered your magic beautifully, my Luna,” Seline murmured, offering Lira a proud, unwavering smile.

Lira leaned back against a gnarled tree trunk and let out a self-satisfied chuckle. In her palm, a small sphere of pure darknes