Chapter 81. Forgotten Ties

Ainsley

The pack is as we expected—in complete and utter chaos when we slip past the borders into Redmoon.

I expected disorder, but this… this is a mess unlike anything I’ve ever seen before.

With Cyrus dead and the power of his spot open for grabs, gaping like an open wound, all of Redmoon is tearing each other apart.

Some fight in the open, throwing fists and accusations in the streets while Koen, Liam, and I sneak past them and keep to the backs of the buildings. Others lurk in the shadows, hiding from the dangers that are now running rampant on the streets of their once peaceful town.

And the enforcers are all scrambling trying to regain control of it all.

It would almost be funny if it wasn’t so sad to watch happen in real time.

I’ve spent years knowing that most of these people would sooner spit on me than offer me a scrap of respect. Seeing them now, panicked, leaderless, and fighting like feral dogs over a kingdom built on co