Chapter 283: Coordinated attacks...
Selene POV
As Kragen and I crossed the threshold of Moon Whisper Pack’s territory, my heart pounded with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. I wasn’t sure how Noah would react to seeing Kragen with me, especially considering his repeated warnings about not wanting Kragen anywhere near me. The two of them had never seen eye to eye, and bringing Kragen back with me wasn’t going to help that.
The packhouse loomed ahead, its familiar structure offering a sense of comfort and dread all at once. I had been gone for days, tangled in the mess of prophecy, truths, and secrets. I needed to explain everything to Noah. He deserved that much, and more than anyone, I knew he would understand—he had to. But first, we had to get past the initial shock.
As we approached, a few warriors glanced our way, their eyes narrowing as they spotted Kragen at my side. I braced myself, knowing that word of our arrival would spread fast.
Sure enough, when we stepped into the packhouse, Noah was already waiting for us in the main hall, arms crossed, his expression a mixture of surprise and something sharper—disapproval. His gaze flickered between me and Kragen, settling on the latter with a dark intensity.
"Selene." Noah’s voice was tight, but his focus remained on Kragen. "What is he doing here?"
I swallowed, feeling the tension rising. "Noah, we need to talk. It’s important."
His eyes finally moved to me, softening slightly, but his jaw remained clenched. "I’ve told you before, Selene. I don’t want him hanging around you. You know how I feel about this."
Kragen shifted beside me but said nothing. For once, I was grateful that he didn’t rise to the bait. This wasn’t the time for a confrontation. We needed Noah on our side, and I could already feel the distrust radiating from him.
"I know, Noah," I said quietly. "But this isn’t about that. We’re here because there’s something you need to know. Something bigger than any of us." I glanced at Kragen, who gave me a small nod of encouragement.
Noah raised an eyebrow, still sceptical, but he nodded slowly. "Alright. Let’s talk in my office."