#Chapter 74: Hooded Figures

Ava The entire tavern was silent once again, but not in a good way this time. The strange man’s question had echoed through the space, his deep voice reverberating off the walls in a menacing way. Before I could even fully comprehend what was happening, Chris straightened his shoulders and announced in an equally clear, firm voice that also carried throughout the now-silent tavern. “I am the Alpha of Moonstone pack. Who are you to speak to me like this?” he demanded. The hooded man smirked, half of his face obscured by the shadows cast from the hood of his cloak. With one swift motion, he reached up and pulled back the fabric, revealing himself. A collective gasp rippled through the crowd as the harsh, angular features of a man I somewhat recognized as the Beta of New Moon Pack came into view. His ice-blue eyes were narrowed menacingly, glaring daggers at Chris as a cruel sneer twisted his lips. “You don’t recognize me?” the man asked Chris when Chris gave no in