Amara’s heart pounded in her chest, but she stood her ground. “This isn’t about Nightshade ruling Blood Moon. This is about unity—about building something stronger together. Lyall is using you. He’s using the fear and uncertainty of the pack to push his own agenda.”
Ryker’s lips curled into a sneer. “You talk of unity, but all I see is Nightshade wolves taking control of what’s ours.”
Darius stepped in then, his voice cold and dangerous. “Lyall doesn’t care about the future of the pack. He only cares about power. If you follow him, you’ll be leading the pack into destruction.”
Ryker’s eyes flickered with something—hesitation, doubt—but it was gone as quickly as it had appeared. “The pack deserves a leader who understands strength,” he said. “Not one who hides behind empty promises of pe
