#Chapter 21: Luna’s Help

Carol’s POV Tension hangs in the air as Aiden’s expression stiffens. I feel my heart drop into my stomach. “Aiden?” I say slowly. When Aiden looks into my eyes, I know something has changed. He presses his lips together. Judging by the triumphant expression on Aiden’s father’s face, he knows something has changed, too. “Her scent is gone, isn’t it?” He smirks. Aiden doesn’t respond, which only confirms his suspicions. I can hear a wave of murmurs spread throughout the crowd around us. “Guards,” he calls out, “take this deceiver out of our home.” Mr. Cruz’s voice carries a current of authority that clearly can’t be denied. A number of imposing-looking werewolves arise out of the crowd, each wearing smart black uniforms. I step back in a panic. “I’m not a deceiver!” I deny loudly. “The pills must be defective!” Mr. Cruz stands uncompromisingly in front of me, and Katrina crosses her arms and smirks behind him. I turn to the guards in desperation, hoping they will hear my words. Ai