When the Hidden Luna Rises novel Chapter 16

**Chained by Fate**
**Eliza Rowan**
**Chapter 16**

The werewolf community was abuzz with excitement, the headlines about the upcoming interview dominating every corner of their world.

Every forum, every chat group across the various packs was alive with speculation and gossip.

[OFFICIAL! Stormclaw Alpha Ryan Mitchell and Darkfang Heir Claire Sullivan Confirm Joint Public Appearance]

[The Union Everyone’s Watching! Is This the Beginning of the Century’s Greatest Pack Merger?]

Ryan stared at the glowing headlines on his screen, his expression dark enough to drown in shadows. A storm brewed within him, but after a brief moment of contemplation, a cold smile curled his lips.

Let the spectacle unfold. He needed every eye riveted to the stage, every whisper fixated on the unfolding drama. Only then would his counterstrike carry the weight of a thunderclap.

He was done being a mere pawn in their game. He was finished with their sweetened threats and ornate traps.

This interview was not going to be a mere performance; it was the first step in a hunt he had been preparing for far too long.

***

Meanwhile, Kelsey sat at her desk, her finger hovering hesitantly over the news alert that had just pinged on her screen.

Her face remained a mask of calm, betraying neither anger nor sarcasm. With a decisive swipe, she dismissed the notification, her mind racing with thoughts that she kept carefully tucked away.

“Miss Evans, the CEO requests your presence in his office,” came the voice of her colleague, breaking her reverie.

She nodded softly, pushing the door open to enter the office, her heart beating a bit faster than usual.

Andrew lounged in his chair, a picture of relaxed authority, yet an undeniable aura of pressure radiated from him. The sheer curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, and an unlit cigarette dangled from his fingers like a forgotten thought. The metallic gleam of his watch caught the light, mirroring his demeanor—cold, polished, and dangerously alluring.

As he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze found Kelsey, penetrating and intense.

“Everything is ready. You don’t need to worry,” he assured her, his voice smooth yet firm.

Kelsey felt a wave of relief wash over her, her shoulders relaxing slightly. “Thank you, Andrew. If it weren’t for your support, I might have crumbled under the weight of it all.”

He set the cigarette down, rising from his chair to approach her. With tender care, he brushed a stray strand of hair away from her temple, a gesture that sent a shiver down her spine.

“We grew up together,” he said softly, his voice laced with nostalgia.

Kelsey felt her cheeks flush, a mix of embarrassment and warmth flooding her. “If even I become an outsider, should I reintroduce myself to you?”

She took half a step back, her heart racing.

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