Back inside the study, Cassian leaned against the edge of his desk, his gaze steady and calculating as he gestured for Miranda to step closer.
"I've made a decision, Miranda," he began, his voice calm yet laced with quiet authority. "Starting immediately, you will attend to Lyra, replacing Penny."
Miranda's expression remained neutral, but a flicker of surprise danced in her eyes. "It would be an honor to serve our Luna. But may I ask, Alpha, why am I suddenly replacing Penny?"
Cassian's lips curved into a subtle smile, one that spoke of secrets just beneath the surface. "Trust me, Miranda. It's a delicate thread and yet Penny broke it when she threaten Lyra's life."
Miranda nodded in understanding, a perfect mask of humility on her face. But beneath that obedient exterior, a quiet, satisfied smirk played at the corners of her lips. Finally, she was one step closer—not just to Lyra, but to the heart of the pack's power.
