Chapter 68. Bargaining with the Alpha

Lira’s POV

“I foolishly latched onto Zephyr’s tail before he could get away,” I admitted, my voice cracking as I clung to him.

Zephyr skidded to a halt, turning in mid-step. His icy blue eyes locked onto mine. “What’s wrong with you?” he demanded, confusion edging his tone. I understood his reaction—if I’d just slaughtered a group of people and someone started clinging to me, I’d think they’d lost their mind, too.

But I wasn’t crazy. The lunar goddess had placed me here for a reason. I wasn’t letting Zephyr slip away. This was my chance to infiltrate the Dreadmaw pack.

“Zephyr! I want to join the Dreadmaw pack!” I shouted, drawing the gaze of every creature in the clearing.

He raised an eyebrow. “Seriously? You? You’re as weak as a newborn pup. You’ll be dead before you even reach their territory,” he said, his tone hovering between mockery and warning.

I took a steadying breath. “Please, mighty Delta! Take me—and my friend—with you. We des