Irene's POV
Karson left at first light with a group of Dark Hollows warriors.
I watched them disappear into the treeline, a tight knot forming in my chest. The watchers Lucas had warned us about could be anywhere. Waiting. Planning.
But I couldn't focus on that right now. I had my own mission.
"Ken." I found him in the main hall, speaking with the elders. "I need your help."
He excused himself and followed me to a quiet corner.
"The moonveil petals," I said quietly. "I need to get them to Lexie. But we're here, and she's back at Karson's Pack."
Ken considered this. "Do you have a plan?"
"Not yet. I was hoping you might have contacts. Someone who could deliver something to the Pack house without raising suspicion."
"There are trade caravans that pass between territories. Supplies.
