Chapter 177

Freya After parting with Victoria outside Harris Garden, her words echoed in my mind: *"Fight for what is yours."* The question haunting me was whether Silvano still wanted to be mine—and after seeing him with my father, whether I still wanted him to be. I drove toward the Shadow Pack estate, my thoughts churning. The sprawling mansion came into view through the ancient pines that had protected generations of our pack. Once, the sight had filled me with pride. Now, it twisted my stomach with anxiety. As I parked and approached the grand entrance, I caught sight of Elder Emma Wilson through the window. She was the former human mate of the late Beta Tiny, and Luna Victoria's best friend. After Silvano and I were mated, I had always called her Aunt Emma. Humans tend to age faster than us, but she was forever full of passion and vitality, which earned her the respect of the pack. What she was even more famous for was her insatiable curiosity. I watched as her eyes narrowed, scrutinizing me