Chapter 86. Powerful Wolves

Zara's POV

A tremendous sense of anxiety washed over me, and I began to pace the room.

My appetite had gone with Mariana's account of events, and I began to fear the worst when she informed me that Nicolas had been called to an emergency council meeting.

I didn't want to stay indoors anymore, yet I knew I couldn't just go outside and explore the territory.

Mariana looked anxious and confused, as if she didn't know what to do.

"Luna, please calm down," she pleaded. "I have faith that everything will turn out just fine. Even in death, Alpha would fight."

"I know. I know," I sighed as I sank into the chair, letting out a sigh. "However, you are aware of the unpredictable nature of the council, and Alpha Noah is not without his tricks."

Carefully, Mariana drew near enough to grasp my hands in hers. There was a great deal of worry in her kind blue eyes. Her momentary reluctance was likely due to her fear that I could sneak out an