The Silver Wolf (Diana and Talon) novel Chapter 35

Chapter Thirty Five

In front of the assembled pack members, Talon Ravenwood stood tall, his presence commanding silence without a single order being spoken.

The courtyard of the Crimson Fang Pack was packed shoulder to shoulder-warriors, elders, omegas, healers, and pups clinging to their parents Confusion and unease rippled through the crowd. Whispers died the moment Talon stepped forward, the royal aura, strong, overwhelming, and powerful can be felt by

everyone.

“Members of the Crimson Fang Pack,” Talon began, his tone calm but heavy with authority. “For those who do not know me, I am Alpha King Talon Ravenwood.”

Gasps echoed instantly. Some wolves dropped to one knee without realizing it. Others stared in disbelief. The Alpha King rarely appeared without warning and never without reason.

“A few days ago,” Talon continued, “I came to this pack searching for my mate.”

His gaze shifted, softening as it settled on Diana Nightshade, who stood beside him. She remained composed, chin lifted, though her hand tightened briefly around his sleeve.

‘And I found her here,” he said. “Diana Nightshade.”

Murmurs spread like wildfire.

‘I found her not hiding,” Talon said, pride threading his words, “but fighting. Fighting rogues during the last attack. Protecting this pack-your pack-even though she had already resigned as a warrior and stood among you as nothing more than a regular pack member.”

Talon looked at Diana fully now. Pride, devotion, and fierce respect burned in his eyes. “She fought because this pack is her home.”

Then his expression hardened as he turned back to the crowd.

“Yesterday,” Talon said, his voice lowering dangerously, “while my mate was resting in her cabin-and while I returned to the pack house to discuss urgent matters with my beta-my mate was attacked.”

The courtyard went still.

“Fifteen rogues,” Talon said sharply. “Fifteen.”

Shock swept across the pack. Warriors exchanged glances. Elders whispered in disbelief.

“Fifteen rogues entered your territory,” Talon continued, “without any alarms being raised. Without your warriors responding. Without your alpha knowing.”

The silence that followed was suffocating.

“That,” Talon said coldly, “means one thing.”

His eyes swept over every face. “This pack has a traitor.”

Gasps erupted. Fear flickered. Some wolves instinctively stepped back from those standing near them.

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“A traitor,” Talon repeated, his aura flaring just enough to make weaker wolves tremble, “who targeted my Tuna His voice dropped to a lethal whisper. “And that… is something I will not tolerate.”

Talon turned slightly. “Beta Enzo.”

Enzo stepped forward immediately, his posture sharp, his expression unreadable.

He faced the royal guards stationed at the edge of the courtyard and then ordered, “Bring them in.”

The royal guards moved as one.

Moments later, two wolves were escorted into the open space-an older woman and man. They were shaken, eyes wide with fear, but unharmed. No chains. No blood. Just terror.

The crowd erupted.

Before anyone could react-

“Mom! Dad!”

A young woman burst from the crowd, shoving past wolves without hesitation. She ran straight toward the couple, her face pale, eyes wide with disbelief.

Enzo froze. The moment his eyes landed on her, something slammed into his chest.

His breath hitched.

The world tilted.

‘Mate!’ River’s howl thundered through his mind, raw and undeniable. ‘She is ours.

Enzo swallowed hard, and he stepped forward instinctively. “Mate-”

The woman turned sharply-

SLAP.

The sound cracked across the courtyard.

A collective gasp followed.

The royal beta staggered half a step, stunned-not by pain, but by shock.

“How dare you!” the woman shouted, fury blazing in her eyes. “How dare you call me your mate, you baboon! How dare you accuse my parents of being traitors!” Her voice shook with rage and heartbreak.

Enzo touched his cheek slowly, then looked at her-really looked at her.

Strong. Fearless. Furious.

‘Mine,’ River rumbled in awe.

“I never accused them,” Enzo said calmly.

She laughed bitterly. “Then why are royal guards dragging them in front of the entire pack?!”

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Enzo met her gaze steadily. “Did you hear me call them traitors?”

She hesitated. “But the Alpha King-”

“Said there is a traitor in this pack,” Enzo interrupted gently. “He never said it was your parents.”

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She faltered, confusion breaking through her anger. “But… then why?” her voice cracked. “Why are they here? I’ve been looking for them for days. They just disappeared. I thought something happened to them…”

She rushed back to her parents, clinging to them as if afraid they might vanish again. Tears streamed freely now.

Enzo’s chest tightened.

“I’m sorry,” he said quietly. “I caused you grief.”

Her head snapped up.

“I hid them,” Enzo continued, “to protect them.”

Her brows furrowed. “Protect them from what?”

“They witnessed something,” Enzo said, voice firm, “that made them targets.”

“That doesn’t make sense,” she said, shaking her head. “My parents never leave the pack. If they saw something, I would’ve known.”

Enzo met her eyes. “Not this particular scenario.”

“Leah,” her mother said softly, reaching for her daughter’s hand, “you weren’t here when it happened.”

‘Leah… Our mate’s name is Leah! River’s voice reverberated through Enzo’s mind, thick with awe and reverence. ‘Beautiful. She is ours. My mate.’

His body vibrated with barely contained joy, the bond roaring to life.

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