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Chapter 16: Seeds of Doubt

Author: Lan Xila
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The early morning mist clung to the ground as Elara made her way across the pack grounds, her borrowed body moving with a grace she was still getting used to. The events of the previous day weighed heavily on her mind – the brutal attack on Landon, her violent retaliation, and the startling revelation of their deepening connection.

As she approached the main hall for the daily pack meeting, a hush fell over the assembled wolves. Eyes followed her every move, some filled with newfound respect, others with thinly veiled suspicion.

Elara took her place at the head of the table, squaring Landon's broad shoulders. "Let's begin," she said, her voice steady despite the nerves fluttering in her stomach.

Beta Marcus cleared his throat, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "Of course, Alpha. Perhaps we should start by discussing yesterday's... incident?"

Elara felt a ripple of tension go through the room. She met Marcus's gaze unflinchingly. "You mean when I caught several of our Betas
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