Chapter 295

Author's pov "Do you really think Luna Regina's attitude toward our family will help our cause?" Liora whispered, her brow creased with worry as they walked along the retreat path. Maggie Locke took a delicate sip of her herbal tea, every movement calculated and graceful. Despite her composed exterior, a quiet ferocity lurked in her eyes. "Relax," she said, her tone syrupy-sweet with just enough bite to sting." Regina's issue is with me, not you. And don't forget, Elder Luna Black already made it clear she wants an alliance with our family." Meanwhile, Sebastian's group was finishing their plant-based lunch in the adjacent dining area. Whether it was due to Luna Regina's ice-cold silence or the fact that Maggie Locke and her entourage were seated just one room over, no one at the table felt like making small talk. They ate in near silence, each person lost in their own thoughts, mulling over more than just food. By the time Sebastian's group finished their meal, Maggie's trio had barel