Chapter 101
Betrayed by Blood
The grand hall was alive with the hum of conversation and the distant notes of a violin playing a soft, sweet melody. Golden chandeliers bathed the room in warm light, flickering against the marble floors. Tonight, Vehiron celebrated, and the Moonlight Festival had begun.
Kendra descended the staircase, her gown glittering like liquid gold under the chandelier’s light. Every step she took was poised and graceful. Beside her, Carol wore a dark green dress that hugged her figure as they made their way toward the festival.
The moment they stepped into the hall, Kendra’s lips curled into a smirk. "It’s all set," she murmured under her breath smoothly.
Carol glanced at her sideways. "The oil?"
Kendra hummed in response, "It’ll be in his food tonight. Just a drop, and he’ll be mine." Her eyes gleamed with triumph. "He won’t even realize what’s happening until it’s too late."
Carol arched a brow, unconvinced. "This better work or-"
Kendra’s smirk didn’t waver. "Or nothing, mother. It will work. The oil is rare, and she who mixes it is powerful—he’ll feel an undeniable pull toward me. By the end of the night, Cain will be with me, just like he should have been from the start."
The festival had begun. The grand hall was filled with people—warriors, pack members, pack alphas, and Lunas whose packs didn’t celebrate the festival. All of them dressed in their perfect costumes, each one dressed to perfection. It was the one night everyone was allowed to outdo the other. Laughter and conversation filled the air, mingling with the clinking of glasses and the soft rhythm of music. The scent of roasted chicken, flavored wine, and spiced bread filled the room as servants moved swiftly, ensuring every guest was well attended to.
At the head of the room, Cain stood, dressed in deep black, his hair slicked back, accentuating his sharp features even more, his green eyes even more prominent than before. The murmurs in the hall quieted down the second they saw him, everyone getting up to their feet.
Cain cleared his throat and began, "Tonight, we celebrate the start of a new year. A year that will see our pack grow stronger, our enemies cower before us, and our legacy be written in blood. Tonight, we stand as one, stronger than ever. And as your Alpha, I promise this year will be the year of expansion, of conquest, of victory. Happy festivals to everyone."