Chapter Seventy-Eight: Be Careful

Kiara POV: From the elevated balcony of the castle, I observed the vast courtyard below. The early morning sun streaked the sky with hues of orange and pink, but the beauty did little to alleviate my distress. My gaze was fixed solely on Jayden and Kayden as they prepared their warriors for the journey to Black Fang. The tightness in their faces and the urgency in their gestures betrayed the seriousness of the situation. The whispering rumours of Black Fang's sudden emptiness hung heavy in the air. It was a known territory, yet its sudden desolation made it a haunting enigma. The entirety of a proud and fierce pack vanishing without a trace? It defied all reason. A soft touch on my shoulder drew my attention. JJ, with a reassuring smile, said, "Hey. They've always come back, right? Don't worry." I nodded slowly, taking a shaky breath. "It's not about their strength or that I doubt their capabilities. They're the alpha kings for a reason. It's just... Black Fang is part of our territory