Chapter 138 Close Call

• Luke’s POV
• As we pulled away from the embrace, I felt the weight of our previous argument still hanging in the air. I see that a cautious acceptance was slowly replacing my mother's worry, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something more sinister was lurking beyond our immediate concerns.
• We gathered the rest of the pack for an emergency meeting, each member looking apprehensive. The day's events had spread like wildfire, and now everyone was on edge. I stood before them, clearing my throat to capture their attention.