Chapter 89

Christina's POV Hudson gave Declan an approving nod, then locked eyes with Gwendolyn. "I've brought my Luna here today. Anyone who gives her trouble answers to me." His voice was quiet but commanding.Every single member of the Sabreridge pack heard him loud and clear. This wasn't just for Gwendolyn; it was a warning to every wolf in the room. The whispering that had been buzzing around us like annoying mosquitoes suddenly stopped. Amazing how quickly gossip dies when the Alpha shows his power. After a few seconds of awkward silence, conversation gradually resumed. Hudson took my hand, his grip warm and possessive, and guided me toward a massive sofa in the center of the room. I steeled myself for the onslaught of fake pleasantries and thinly veiled hostility. Instead, I got smiles. Lots of them. Some were genuine, most weren't, but nobody dared show anything else. They all looked like they were auditioning for toothpaste commercials with their forced grins. "They're terrified of you,"