Chapter 137

Nicole was tentative about James's presence. Out of everyone in the pack, she feared him the most. They walked together, finding comfort in the quietness of the surrounding woods. "Nicole," James began, his voice firm yet gentle. "I haven't spoken to you about this before because I thought it was a passing fling. But now, things have changed. The rumors, the tension—they're affecting the pack. And more importantly, they're affecting our loyalty to the Dark Moon." Nicole looked at him, her expression laced with curiosity and concern. "What are you trying to say, James?" James sighed, choosing his words carefully. "I need to know where your loyalty lies. The pack; the Dark Moon or Liam. Are you fully committed to us, or do you have other plans?" Nicole's gaze hardened, and her heart skipped several beats. She swallowed, trying to find the right words. Was she committed? She didn't know. After all this time, she hadn't been able to process the events in her life fully. Before now, the pla