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He paused mid step in the hallway, nose tentching, ingine
lingering perfume, but there was no miltaking i
Wellbane.
Hi hesithem picked up an ancient primat fear cuting in his chest
source. The small side fungo,
rolan approached, his sentes sharpening.
The closer he got, the stronger the scent became, until it was unmistakable. But before he could enter fully, mementi hh attention
A woman- young, human, dressed in casual yet elegant clothes–darted from the room, her head do
briel sebond, but be noted her–warm toned skin, auburn har tied loosely,
Isn’t she one of the Luna’s friends? he tho
thought
He instinctively to
took a step after her, but then stopped. He’d seen her iet
aughing quietly beside
of the friends from the university? Audrey had invited her, under the Alphu graduation celebration
Maybe she had gotten sick or dropped something.
Maybe
Nolan gritted his teeth and stepped into the lounge. The moment he examinate it,
The scent punched him in the face, heavier here, mixed with something acrid and bitter. He scanned the room quickly, landing. table by the window. A tray with three empty glasses sat atop it–one cracked at the rim. Beside it lay a shattered esp
a dark stain.
Nolan’s gut twisted. He crouched down, nostris flaring. The broken vial reeked of it
Wolfbane
And something else. Something unfamiliar, it wasn’t just the plant that could paralyte or kill a werewoit–there was anoth couldn’t identify it, it was dangerous.
His blood turned cold.
chemical, but
The Luna had been drinking with her friends while she dance on the dancefloor. What if this–what if this had been in her drink?
cose to his feet, already mind–linking the neare guards. “Get here now.”
He rose
Within seconds, two more wanices walk to where he kneels Nolan issued commands in a low, urgent tone
“Secure the carpet and glass. Use gloves Bring it to the dungeon storage beside Leader Marlow office. I want it stored safely for analys
“And check the CCTV Nolan added. “I want to confirm something too
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stepped outside to texty his nerves. His mind ra
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something like this
Unless it wasn’trandom
He clenched his jaw and reached for his comm. “Beta Afonso Lead Warrior important“.
There was no need to elaborate
clove. I need you both in the dungeon offic
He know right now they must be on the run
hi the Alpha and Lajna for
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stima te prepare everything
They both armed two hours later, fresh from ther
they stepped into the soundproof dungeon office and saw Nolan’s face, the air
“What’s happened?” Beta Alfonso asked, shutting the thick door behind him.
Everyone know this place is soundproof and only used for secret
Nolan nodded his head in respect before he speak “I am sorry for calling you two, but you need tosee this,” Nolan be skipping pleasantries. “But someone drop this and from the smells it wasn’t just a scent–it was an active poison Spilled from a small vile One of the Luna’s friends accidentally drop this and it broken. I didn’t chase her because Fassumed she was someone trusted. I regret it!
Marlow narrowed his eyes. “I could smells wolfbane.”
Nolan nodded “and other things that I didn’t know. The human, she fled before discovered it.”
Beta Alfonso stepped forward. “Did you check the security feed?”
He nodded again” did. And you both need to see this.” Nolan turned to the screen and pressed play
ance in the
Luna and three of her human friends dance in the The grainy footage flickered to life. The camera angled down toward the place. They watched as dancefloor–one of them was the woman Nolan had seen. They were chatting and laughing, pouring drinks.
Then something shifted.
One of the Luna’s friend stepped out to take grab another drink, before quickly pulled a small vill from her purse into it. She uncorked it, poured it into one of the glasses, and stirred.
Even from the footage, the liquid inside the vial glowed faintly green.
She carefully grabbed the poisoned glass before walk back to the dancefloor with it–directly shove it to the Luna had been standing with a laugh while they dance.
Seconds later, Ellaine returned. She picked up the same glass from her hand, sipping from it casually as she resumed to dance
The room fell into dead silence.
“Shit,” Alfonso hissed. His fists clenched. “She meant for the Luna to drink that She targeted her.”
Marlow leaned forward, his face hardening “We need to inform the Alpha. Now”
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“I was waiting on your approval, Nolan said.
“I want every record we have on that girl” Marlow growled. “Her full name, background, how she met the Luna. Everything”
“I’ll ask Healer Lira to examine the glass too, Alfonso said, recovering from his shock, “Wolfbane’s dangerous enough, but there might be other toxins mized in. We need to know how much the Luna ingested. Every second we wait, it could spread deeper through her system”
Marlow nodded grimly. “We can’t let the Luna out of our sight. If she starts to show symptoms-
Alfonso’s face paled.
“This was no accident,” he muttered: “Someone just tried to assassinate the Luns, Isn’t she a human?”
Marlow’s eyes were dark with fury. “We need to find that girl. Now. Why human wants our Luna?”
lltrack her down myself if I have to,” Nolan said. “I feel responsible for not stopping her earlier.
“You followed protocol, Alfonso said, placing a firm hand on Nolan’s shoulder. “You didn’t raise alarms until you had proof. That was the right call.
He squeezed briefly before stepping back and opening his mind–link to the Alpha.
“Alpha Francesco, we have a critical threat to report. Requesting to meet in your office. It’s urgent
Seconds passed.
Then came the Alpha’s voice–low, cold, and thunderous in his mind.
“I’m on my way.
Alfonso cut the link and turned back to the others.
“Split up,” he ordered. “Marlow, Check with Lira. Don’t alert anyone yet–we don’t want to panic until we confirm with Lira. Nolan, find the human, take Joshua and Jeremy but no more, only tell them find her name. I want this woman found tonight.”
They moved as one, warriors on a mission, every heartbeat synchronized with purpose.
In the healer’s wing. Luna Ellaine lay curled on one of the padded benches, eyes closed and arms wrapped around herself. She’d excused herself from dinner, claiming she felt lightheaded. The staff had given her mint tea and let her rest.
She didn’t see the warriors who paced the perimeter outside, nor the extra guards quietly added to every door and hallway leading to her room,
Beta and Marlow’s hands curled into fists when they start moving in action.
Whoever had done this…whoever had dared to hurt their Luna, would not live to see another dawn.
Know that their Alpha will be angry and kill her first.
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