Chapter 9

Kieran handed the phone back to me, his expression unreadable. Without another word, he stood, his voice slicing through the air like a blade.

“Gather the warriors and guards. We’re having an emergency meeting.”

“Yes, Alpha,” Tobias responded without hesitation, falling into step behind him.

Astrid gave me a small wave. “Bye, guys.” Then she was gone, leaving just Mira and me in the quiet kitchen.

A tense silence stretched between us before Mira shifted uncomfortably. “I hope it’s nothing serious…” She bit her lip, glancing toward the door as if expecting someone to walk back in. “It’s been a long time since we were last attacked. The last time was when…” She cut herself off, her face tightening.

I looked at her and quickly typed on my phone: “When what?”

Mira hesitated, her gaze flickering to the door, before focusing back on me. Then she shook her head. “No, don’t worry Luna. It’s a long story.”

Nyx stirred in the back of my mind. “Ask her