Chapter 92. This Is Just the Beginning

Alison’s POV

Chaos echoed in my ears long after the crowd’s shouting had stopped. I stood there, frozen, as wave after wave of panic swept through me. My chest tightened, and my thoughts raced, but I couldn’t grab hold of a single coherent one. This was my pack, I am there Luna, they are my people, how could this be happening?

“Alison,” Katherine’s voice cut through my fog, steady and calm. She stood tall amidst the storm of emotions, the perfect picture of strength. “We need to move.”

Her words were directed at Xander, but when I didn’t respond, she stepped closer, gripping my hand firmly. Her touch was grounding. “Come, dear. You’re part of this now.”

Before I knew it, Katherine had pulled me along. The walk to Xander’s office felt like a dream, no, a nightmare. Faces blurred past me, voices distant and distorted. My legs carried me forward, but my mind stayed behind, replaying the girl’s scream, her tear-streaked face.

When we reached the offi