Chapter 14

The sun had barely risen, casting long shadows across the pack’s sprawling grounds, but the pack was already alive with whispers. Voices buzzed in every corner,in the training fields, the kitchens, and even the marketplace. The gossip was unavoidable, swirling in the air like a poisonous fog. And at the heart of it all were Chloe and Cassandra. “A Spellbinding Lie” Chloe stood in the center of the pack square, her golden hair catching the sunlight as she gestured dramatically, drawing in a small crowd. Her voice carried with a theatrical edge, loud enough for everyone within earshot to catch every word. “I’m telling you,” she said, her eyes wide with feigned sincerity, “there’s no other explanation. Kaden would never have chosen someone like her willingly.” A woman nearby frowned, her hands resting on her hips. “What are you saying, Miss?” Chloe leaned in, lowering her voice just enough to make the words seem conspiratorial. “I’m saying that she must’ve done something to him. A spell,