Chapter120: Shadow of fear 2

As the two leaders retreated into quiet conversation, Jason's hand found my back, a subtle gesture that conveyed pride and support. Our work was far from done, but each resolved conflict was a victory against the encroaching shadow. With a shared glance that spoke volumes, we moved on, our presence a bastion of hope amidst the rising tide of unease. The heavy doors of the council chamber groaned open, their echo a foreboding whisper through the vastness of our ancestral hall. Jason and I walked in unison, our measured strides carrying the weight of our titles-Luna Queen and Alpha King. The gathered murmurs of the pack leaders hushed as we took our positions at the head of the long table, carved from ancient wood and veined with stories of lore and blood. I felt the collective gaze of the assembled alphas, their eyes reflecting the flickering torchlight and an amalgam of worry and resolve. Our hands touched briefly under the table, a silent promise between Jason and myself. We would gui