Chapter 17 The Puppet Master

• The vanity mirror reflected back a woman who had conquered kingdoms with her smile. Lexi removed her emerald earrings one by one, the soft click of metal against marble the only sound in her private quarters. The dim lamplight cast shadows across her face, accentuating the sharp angles that had once captivated an Alpha and secured her place as Luna.
• "Twenty-three years," she whispered to her reflection. "Twenty-three years of careful planning."
• Her wolf stirred restlessly beneath her skin. "The girl's return changes everything, Lexi. Eden's child—"