CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY – WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?

Over the next few days, Laura's suspicions grew. She began to see potential threats everywhere. Marion's sudden interest in pack security protocols. The new guard, Jake, who always seemed to be nearby when sensitive topics were discussed. Even Logan's unwavering support for Vivienne began to take on a sinister tone in Laura's mind. She knew she was walking a dangerous line. Paranoia could be just as destructive as actual betrayal. But she couldn't ignore the mounting evidence that something was very wrong within the pack. One night, unable to sleep, Laura decided to take a risk. She picked the lock on her door – a skill she had been practicing in secret – and slipped out into the darkened compound. Her heart pounded as she made her way to Vivienne's quarters, every shadow seeming to hide a potential threat. Vivienne's room was empty, the occupant likely out on one of her mysterious late-night excursions. Laura quickly began to search, her trained eyes scanning for anything out of pl