Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Ava: Luna's First Trial (II)

I blink, taken aback by their united front. My gaze shifts between Vester and Vanessa, trying to process their suggestion. A knot forms in my stomach as the implications of their words sink in.

"You're suggesting that I lie." My words come out flat. Disappointment churns in my chest.

Vanessa shakes her head. "No, Luna. Not lie. We're suggesting a strategic approach to the truth."

"A strategic approach to the truth," I repeat, the words tasting bitter on my tongue. "That sounds an awful lot like lying by omission."

Vester steps forward, his expression earnest. "Luna, please understand. The pack is already on edge. If they were to learn that their Alpha's condition caused such widespread aggression, it could destabilize us further."

I run a hand through my hair, even though it isn't in my face. My hands just need something to do. They're shaking. "But isn't honesty important? How can I expect the pack to trust me if I'm not forthcoming with them?"

"Trust is built on more than just raw honesty," Vanessa says gently. "Sometimes, it's about providing the stability and leadership the pack needs, even if that means carefully managing certain truths."

My eyes dart to Aurum, still lounging on the floor. His golden gaze meets mine, and for a moment, I wish I could ask him what he thinks. But he can't answer, can he? And even if he could, would the wolf understand the nuances of pack politics?

I wish Lucas was here to take these reins. I'm not fit to make these decisions.

But he's not.

It's pointless to sit here and whine about it.

wrong," I tell them, though

about what feels right, little witch.

out loud. Of course he'd say that. I'm not

what

as well. The book isn't

at lying, even by omission. But

their actions. It is nothing more than window dressing. A quick hearing, listen to

A little, anyway. "And what would

accounts, show understanding for their actions while still emphasizing the importance of pack unity and control. Then,

the pack feels fundamentally wrong. On the other, I can see the logic

challenges will roll in like

willing to risk that over

a big thing. A big, big thing. But so

ask. "Won't

shakes his head. "By then, the situation will have stabilized. And if handled correctly,

weight of the decision is on my shoulders, not theirs. But their faces are drawn, too. Vanessa's eyes are a little red, as if she hasn't slept. Vester's face is

aren't taking this

about their pack.

again, his massive form a reminder of just how precarious

think? I ask

to decide what kind of leader you

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