Chapter 368: What then? Astrid's POV

The clearing was unnervingly quiet. The parchment in Killian's hands seemed

heavier than it had any right to be, the words scrawled across its surface burning into my mind like a brand.

Elimination Plan. Pack informant. No survivors.

It seems that there is something more behind Liora's death. It was planned, she

was targetted. Her death wasn't a simple accident.

And worse, someone from Silvermoon had helped them.

I felt the weight of Killian's silence beside me, and my stomach twisted.

I'm sure he is already suspecting his mother. Aside from Rowena, who else could have made a deal with the rogues?

If it was Rowena, it would make sense why she made a deal with us in exchange of escaping punishment.

I reached for Killian's hand and squeezed it in comfort. Killian looked at me and I stared back at him with understanding.

There's no evidence yet. All we know is that someone from the Silvermoon Pack had something to do with Liora's death. We aren't sure yet if it was Rowena.

Drystan broke the silence first, his voice a low growl. "They lured us here." He clenched his fists, his gaze dark as it flicked to the parchment. "This was never about the relic. The rogues wanted us to find this."

expression pale but resolute. "They wanted us to know the

his hands.

us so we could

do with Liora's death. I'm sure Nova and Drystan wouldn't forgive her,

rogues were

wanted to shatter us

turned to Nova, his expression hardening with determination.

"We'll dig deeper. Investigate Liora's death.

through the tension, steady and resolute.

him, surprise flickering across

is my Pack. If there's an informant in Silvermoon, it's my responsibility to uncover them.

nodded my head in

anguish.

his posture easing slightly. "Your help will make a difference. This isn't just about justice for Liora-it's about stopping the rogues from using this against

silence afterward spoke volumes. I knew

had accomplished part of their plan-they'd planted the seed of

Killian, his jaw set,

through this," I whispered, stealing him away from the scary thoughts

first time he's unsure. "If my mother had something

Even after everything his

her even though he was still

on Killian's arm, my thumb brushing lightly against his sleeve. "Killian," began softly, trying to steady both our nerves, "we don't know the full story yet. Jumping to conclusions will

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