*Alice* A week had passed since X had departed to retrieve Tiara, and the flow of time in the Fae realm moved at a faster speed compared to our world, the Lycan realm. The pack had been thrown into disarray without their leader, but Gideon had taken charge. He proved to be a loyal and capable Beta as he managed to handle the situation very efficiently. The war ceased, and peace was maintained under his guidance. It was evident why X placed immense trust in him. As I sat lost in thought, my phone suddenly chimed, pulling me out of my reverie. It was a text message from Alpha Colton. The message conveyed that tomorrow would mark the occurrence of a blood moon, and he expressed a desire to meet me by the lakeside. This secluded location would provide us with the privacy we needed to address