Rise of the Banished She-Wolf (Evelyn) novel Chapter 98

**Where Falling Leaves Whisper Stories Written In Silence by Ryn Jace Reed**

With a low, menacing growl, Victoria shoved Audrey with a force that sent her stumbling backward, her eyes wide with surprise. “You dare bring your bastard child here?” she spat, her voice laced with venom, her perfectly manicured nails morphing slightly into sharp claws that glinted ominously under the dim light.

Audrey quickly regained her footing, an amused, calculating smile creeping onto her lips as if she relished the chaos. “Victoria, darling, let’s not make a scene. It wouldn’t do wonders for the pack’s reputation, now would it?” Her tone dripped with mockery, and the tension in the air crackled like static electricity.

“Reputation?” Victoria let out a harsh, bitter laugh that echoed through the room, a sound devoid of any warmth. “He’s your brother-in-law, and you betrayed the entire family!” The accusation hung heavy in the air, thickening the atmosphere around them.

The two women circled each other like wolves sizing up their prey, each step calculated, each glare a promise of impending conflict. Jonathan, sensing the escalating tension, stepped in between them, his voice firm yet strained. “That’s enough! Both of you!” He raised his hands, attempting to mediate the brewing storm.

In a flash, Victoria’s hand shot out, her claws raking across Jonathan’s cheek, leaving behind three thin, crimson lines. Blood welled up from the wounds, and Jonathan’s eyes blazed with a golden fury, the wolf within him awakening. “Enough!” he roared, shoving Victoria back with such force that she stumbled, her bravado momentarily faltering. “Your behavior is only making the Gray family look worse in werewolf society!”

As the drama unfolded like a twisted play, Feliz gently pulled me aside, his brow furrowed with concern. “Evelyn, what the hell is going on? Who are these people?” His voice was low, almost a whisper, as if he feared the chaos would spill over to us.

I leaned against the cool wall, feeling suddenly drained, as if the adrenaline that had fueled me was fading, leaving me weary. “Audrey has been sleeping with Jonathan since I was twenty,” I confessed quietly, my voice barely above a murmur. “Victoria knows, of course. She’s been aware for years.” The burden of my words hung between us, heavy with unspoken truths.

Felix’s confusion was palpable. “Then why is she acting surprised now?” His eyes darted back to the unfolding spectacle, searching for answers.

I shook my head, my gaze fixed on Victoria’s theatrical display of outrage. “It’s not the affair that bothers her. It’s the public humiliation,” I explained, my tone detached as I watched the drama unfold. “She’s terrified of losing her status as the Alpha’s mate and her grip on the family assets. That’s what truly frightens her more than the betrayal itself.”

I found Jonathan waiting in the hallway, his face etched with worry. The scratch marks on his cheek were already beginning to heal, a testament to his lineage as a full-blooded werewolf.

“I shouldn’t have come to you like that, especially in front of Victoria,” I said, playing the part of the remorseful mistress with expert precision.

Jonathan pulled me into a quiet corner, shielding us from prying eyes. “Liam is ill. Of course, I had to come,” he said, his voice low and earnest. His hand brushed against my cheek, a tender gesture that sent shivers down my spine. “As for Victoria, don’t worry about her. I’ll be filing for divorce soon, and then you can officially become my Luna.”

I leaned into his embrace, resting my head against his chest while my mind raced with silent laughter. ‘Become your Luna? You’re dreaming. Everything you have will belong to Ethan soon. Only after he takes your place will I reveal that Liam is actually his child, not yours.’

I closed my eyes, savoring the moment, the thrill of the game. The pieces were falling perfectly into place, and soon, very soon, everything would change.