Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Confrontation
Phera POV:
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the outskirts of the Red Moon pack territory. My heart pounded in my chest as I made my way to the rendezvous point. The air was thick with tension, every rustle of leaves and snap of twigs making me jumpy. I knew my mates were close, their presence a silent reassurance as I walked into what could be a dangerous situation. They had insisted on being near, hidden in the shadows, ready to strike if things went south.
As I approached the clearing, I saw him standing there, hands in his pockets, his posture relaxed but his eyes scanning the area warily. Josh. My ex-boyfriend, once a trusted friend, now a traitor. He hadn't noticed me yet, and I took a moment to gather my thoug
