Chapter 106

Stacey

We arrived at the heart of the Bluemoon Pack, a bustling square filled with eager and anxious members. A raised platform stood in the centre, reserved for the alpha and other leaders to make their announcements and address the entire pack. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and I could hear the low murmur of voices as everyone eagerly speculated about what news might be shared. Jaden and I walked hand in hand. As we passed each person and group, the chatter slowly died, filling with a heavy silence that threatened to choke me. My heart lodged in my throat as we drew closer and closer to the stage.

Jaden squeezed my hand as we walked by, his thumb tracing circles on my palm. “Chin up pumpkin,” he encouraged me through the link, trying to ease my nerves. They must have been going crazy through the bond. My stomach roiled, and I truly believed I was about the hurl. I could feel the hundreds of eyes pressing into me as I walked up the steps. I glanced at Jaden, who wore a