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Howl of the Cursed Luna Chapter 68. An unusual Nox
Willa’s POV Nox’s study was much suffocating this time and I wasn't sure which was better. The woods or here. He wasn’t calm—not even close. I wasn’t either. Hunter stood by the door, his presence careful, watching us with a hawk’s eye. I could feel his unease. He knew better than to interrupt when things were this volatile, I haven't seen Nox this—this apprehensive or furious before… it frightened me more than I would have liked. His face had twisted into something horrible in the woods. And I’d never known such fear. But at least now I knew who Vad is. Now I knew there were two of them. And that madness may show up anytime. Nonetheless, Hunter voiced his words. “Alpha... while you were gone, the pack received a message from your brother, Vad.” There was no hiding that fact from me again. That Vad was the Alpha’s brother. And I wondered why I never asked about the identity of Vad before. Damn, the heavens. “What did he say?” His fa
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Nox's POV I wanted to turn around, head back to Willa—damn her—and face whatever storm I left brewing between us. But Vad had been right, despite his intentions. “This is a monumental hour for us,” he drawled. The rogue leader sat across on a mismatched fine wood, his grin wide and slimy. His eyes gleamed with satisfaction, though I doubted he had any reason to feel victorious just yet. But who could tell? "Really? How so?" I asked, my tone flat, though my eyes never left him. He was thinner than I expected, with greasy hair slicked back and a face that might’ve once been handsome, had cruelty not carved it into something monstrous. His lips pulled back in a smirk, but it didn’t reach his eyes. "We barely receive Alphas as guests. And certainly not one with your… reputation." His fingers tapped rhythmically on the armrest of his chair. “Oh, the rumors don’t do you justice. Twice in a row now... you must be desperate.” A short laugh escaped me, dry
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Willa’s POV “You’re up early,” he said, his voice steady but still had its edge. I stepped further into the study, catching his attention as he stood before his desk, the same clothes from last night still clinging to him. He looked worn—and stressed, his usual sharp features shadowed with faint fatigue. Hunter had already left, and from what I’d overheard, Nox had just demanded a council meeting. Whatever had gone down with the rogues last night had probably set off such demand. I folded my arms, meeting his gaze. “I am. Not that I slept much, seeing as someone decided to spring some new rules on me.” His face flickered, a tiny crack in that armor, though he smoothed it away. I didn’t give him the satisfaction of pretending I hadn’t noticed. “So here I am, checking in to see how your little rogue meeting went. Guess they were friendly enough?” He let out a short, low laugh, barely lifting one corner of his mouth. “Friendly? That’s hardly the word,” he replie
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Nox’s POV I’d spent more than half an hour soaking in the icy water, trying to wash off the heat of the night, the tension that had clung to me. Cold water, cold wine, and more than a few curses muttered under my breath as I tried to unwind. Needed it after the night I’d had. I knew what the rogue leader wanted—a test, to see if I’d stoop to bedding a rogue. And I’d given him exactly what he expected. Just enough scent and spectacle to play the part. A convincing ruse. Now, he thought he had me, held by a bargain that gave me just enough leverage over him. For now, I’d play his game. Before Willa, none of it mattered – pack, rogue, omega – they were all the same to me. Just another cog in the lust of heat. In the machine I controlled. But she? She wasn’t something to be controlled, couldn’t be. The goddess had finally thrown a mate my way, and it was someone like her – someone as defiant as a wildfire. The bond was maddening, gnawing at m
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Nox’s POV Silence settled across the council table, heavy and tense. Eyes flicked from one face to another as Deacon sank into his seat, forced into compliance under the weight of my command. I leaned forward, resting my elbows on the table, and let a slow smile play across my lips. “I want to extend my apologies,” I began, voice smooth but with an edge sharp enough to draw blood, “for my words earlier. Maybe I was too direct. I didn’t mean to accuse anyone here of incompetence. That’s hardly the issue, is it?” I let my gaze linger. “But I do urge each of you to review your ministries. Find the traitor among us. Bring them to me—alive, preferably.” A few glances shifted nervously, and I noted every flicker, every quick inhale. They might not have realized it yet, but this was all part of it. I wanted to see who squirmed, who reacted. And I knew, when the meeting ended, someone would make a move. I’d set the bait, and now, it was just a matter of waiting.
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