Chapter 28: Fangs in the Night

The moon shone low in the sky as Aveline moved into the shadowy corridors of the council hall. The tension in her chest was noticeable, her senses on high alert. The meeting earlier that day had left her frustrated, her mind mixing with unanswered questions and an increasing sense of betrayal. Gabriel's warning about Thorne's secret meeting with Cassian had sparked a fire in her.

If Thorne was joining forces with Cassian, she needed proof—something undeniable to get her pack behind her.

The archives were arranged deep in the council hall, behind a heavy door constructed with iron. Aveline glanced over her shoulder, ensuring she was not being followed, before pulling a key from her pocket. The door creaked open, showing rows of shelves filled with dusty ledgers, scrolls, and papers that have changed colors with age.