Chapter 72

Crescent Moon Faye’s nails dug into the armrest of her chair as the report was read. The scout’s voice was too calm, too steady, as he spoke of Nightshade wolves praising Scarlett. “They say she fought like an Alpha to protect them,” the scout murmured. “That she carries herself with honor. Some even call her the true Luna of Nightshade now.” The words scraped raw across Faye’s nerves. She shot to her feet, silk skirts swirling around her ankles. “Enough!” The scout flinched. Alexander, sitting across the chamber with a goblet in hand, arched a brow. “Scarlett…” his face devoid of emotions but his tone when he rolled Scarlett’s name from his tongue, was soft and filled with affection that made Faye’s expression distorted. Faye turned on him, fury twisting her face. “You’re still fucking thinking of her?! I dare you, Alexander! If you still won’t end the bond that ties between the two of you on the final session, I will kill her and kill you myself! Dare me! If you won’t make me the Lun