Lucian's POV

A sharp knock broke the silence,

"Come in" I said, and my brother Lucian entered,on his face was an obvious look of concern. He held a sealed envelope in his hand, and it carried the crest of the Crescent Moon Pack. My heart quickened as he approached, handing it over with a solemn expression.

"What do they want,What's going on" I asked.

"Lucius," he began, voice low and urgent, "this just arrived. It's from them."

I took the envelope, and tore away at the seal. With steady hands, I unfolded the letter and read its contents. I felt anger rise within me as I looked through the accusations—treachery,...