The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 Currents Beneath the Surface

Cindy’s POV:

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Since my fallout with James yesterday, the whole atmosphere around the Duskfang Pack had shifted–thick with tension and something off, like the eerie calm right before a

thunderstorm breaks.

My wolf senses were on high alert; I could feel sharp, hostile eyes lurking in the shadows, cold and calculating like snakes, all focused on Moonwhisper Residence.

“Diana, looks like we’re really in deep this time,” muttered quietly to my wolf spirit.

“A bunch of cowards playing childish games. Cindy, I’ll tear them apart myself!” Diana’s voice rang out fierce and full of contempt.

That afternoon, I was trimming the cedar trees I’d brought from Northmere, working carefully in the courtyard.

Hanley Fangs, an Omega under Nick, used the excuse of delivering the daily supplies to edge closer.

His father was an old wolf who had once helped me when I first became Luna, and Hanley still owed me loyalty.

“Ms. Cindy,” Hanley whispered urgently, his eyes flickering with worry, “you need to watch your back. Elder Cohen told me Alpha and Evelyn are planning a full pack meeting in three days… and they want to publicly expel you.”

My hand froze mid–cut, but honestly, I wasn’t shocked. This was coming, no doubt about it.

“There’s more,” he lowered his voice even more. The people who have been watching you day and night are Evelyn’s loyalists. They’re scared you’ll grab the Silverpeak Pack inheritance and escape before the meeting.”

“Got it.” I handed him a fresh cedar branch. “Take this to soak. It might help your dad’s injury. After that, stay away from me. Keep yourself safe.”

Gratitude and worry flickered across his face as he nodded and quickly slipped away.

Inside the house, Jewel was restless, her fingers nervously tugging at the edges of her clothes -she could sense the tension too.

“M–Ms. Cindy…” she stammered.

“It’s okay, Jewel,” I said gently, making sure every door and window was locked tight. Then I

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Chapter 24 Currents Beneath the Surface

told her to bring out every box from the Silverpeak Pack’s storage.

She looked puzzled as I sorted the valuables into two piles.

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