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Chapter Twenty-Two

The discovery of Althea's betrayal hung overwhelmingly within the air, a substantial tension that settled over the clearing like a cover. Clara's heart beat in her chest, her intellect reeling from the stun. She had trusted Althea, and had leaned on her perception of the future. Now, that trust lay shattered at her feet.

“Why?” Clara demanded, her voice tinged with disbelief and anger. “Why would you do this?”

Althea’s smile was a cold, calculating thing. “Power, Clara. True power is not something you can afford to be sentimental about. The Heart’s energy is wasted on those who would squander it on dreams and ideals.”

Ethan stepped forward, his fists clenched, his expression a mask of fury. “You were supposed to be our ally! You fought beside us, protected the pack.”

Althea shrugged, her gaze dismissive. “An act, nothing more. A means to an end. You were all so eager to believe in the illusion I presented.”

Isolde watched the exchange with a mix of anger and sorrow. “You were a guardi
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