80 – Protecting Our Children

Malia's POV

I couldn't shake the feeling of danger, the sense that something was watching me, that something incredibly strong was closing in on me, ready to consume me.

I was worried about Dandara, about my children, about Jaden, about the pack. I was upset, I was jealous. Everything seemed to be rolling into a snowball that was completely suffocating me.

I shifted in my chair in Luna’s office, where I spent most of my time, and reread the paper once more. I was trying to gather as much information as possible about The Fallen.

Apparently, they were being funded by some group, but they seemed to work alone and for their own interests. The information had leaked from someone, it was out there, while Jaden and I believed our children were safe.

For a second, I hated my responsibility. I hated having to deal with all this mess that I didn’t even create. I know the goddess chose me, and I’m grateful for such an honor, but maybe if I had known beforehand, I would have left the responsibili