The moon hung low and heavy in the sky, casting long shadows across the pack grounds. Elara paced the confines of the Alpha's quarters, her borrowed body thrumming with restless energy. The events of the past few days weighed heavily on her mind – the near-exposure at the pack meeting, the confrontation with the rogues, and the growing suspicion among the higher-ranked wolves.She paused by the window, Landon's reflection staring back at her with haunted eyes. How much longer could they keep up this charade? And more importantly, what would happen when the truth finally came out?A sharp, sudden pain lanced through her ribs, doubling her over with a gasp. Elara clutched at her side, confusion warring with agony. What was happening? She hadn't sustained any injuries during the rogue attack...As quickly as it came, the pain subsided, leaving behind a dull, throbbing ache. Elara straightened, her mind racing. If she hadn't been hurt, then that meant..."Landon," she whispered, a chill r
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