Chapter 60.
Chapter Forty: Confrontations and Revelations
Phera POV:
The quiet of the night was suddenly broken by the sound of hurried footsteps approaching the training grounds. Reese and I turned simultaneously to see the figures of Damon, Axel, and Zane emerging from the shadows, their expressions a mix of relief and barely contained frustration.
“Phera, what are you doing out here? It’s not safe,” Damon’s voice cut through the night, laced with concern and a hint of
anger.
I stood up, meeting his gaze head-on.
“I just needed some air, Damon. I can’t stay locked up in the
house forever.
Zane stepped forward, his brows furrowed.
“But without any protection? After everything that’s happened?”
Reese stood up, her stance defensive.
“She’s not alone, guys. I’m here.”
Axel’s eyes softened slightly as he looked at Reese, then back at
me.
“It’s not about that, Reese. Phera, you were the target of that attack. We can’t risk anything happening to you.”
I felt a flare of frustration.
“I’m not made of glass, Axel. I needed some space to think, to breathe
Damon closed the distance between us, his presence overwhelming.
“It’s not about you being fragile. It’s about being cautious. We can’t afford to take any chances, not with your life.”
I took a deep breath, trying to temper my rising emotions.
“I understand your concern, but I’m not helpless. I’m a warrior, too. I need to feel like I can still have some control over my own
life.”
The air was thick with unspoken tension. Reese looked between us, an uncomfortable witness to the unfolding drama.
Zane broke the silence, his voice more measured.
“Phere, it’s not just about you being a warrior. This is bigger than any of us. The note we found, the attack-it’s all pointing to a larger threat. One we need to face together.”
Axel nodded in agreement.
“We just got back from the Council meeting. There’s a lot we need to discuss.”
The mention of the Council meeting piqued my interest, overshadowing my frustration.
“What happened? What did you find out?”
Damon exchanged a look with his brothers before responding.
“It’s complex. We believe the attack was orchestrated by someone with intimate knowledge of the pack. Someone who knew exactly how to strike.”
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“I understand, but I can’t live in fear, constantly looking over my shoulder. We need to find a balance.”
“We will,” Damon assured, his hand reaching out to gently grasp mine. “But for now, let’s head back to the house. It’s late, and we have a lot to plan and discuss.”
As we walked back to the house, the night around us seemed to close in, a reminder of the unseen threats lurking in the darkness. The path ahead was uncertain, fraught with danger and unknown enemies, but one thing was clear-we would face it together, as a pack, as a family.
And as we stepped into the warmth of the house, leaving the cool embrace of the night behind, I knew that whatever the future held, we were ready to meet it head-on.
Back inside the house, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation. The warmth of the familiar surroundings did little to alleviate the tension that had built up during our walk back from the training grounds. Reese, sensing the shift in the air, looked questioningly at us. Damon was the first to break the silence.
“Rees we need to discuss some pack matters privately. It might be best if you…”
Before he could finish, Reese nodded in understanding.
“I get it. Call me if you need anything, Phera.”
Once Reese had left, closing the door behind her, I turned to the triplets, my arms crossed.
“Why the secrecy? Reese is my friend, and she’s part of this pack.”
Axel replied, his tone gentle yet firm.
“This isn’t about trust, Phera. It’s about keeping the circle tight while we figure things out. What we discuss here can’t go beyond us, Nate, and Adam.”
Zane’ded,
“There are things at play that need careful handling. The Council meeting… let’s just say it raised more questions than answers.”
Damon motioned for us to sit down. We gathered in the living room, the familiar setting a stark contrast to the gravity of our discussion.
“The Council was hesitant, evasive even. It’s like they’re holding back information, or they’re unsure themselves.”
