Chapter 296: Flesh and Blood

Giselle’s POV

Astrid’s sudden arrival sent a shockwave through the crowd.

Whispers broke out, rippling across the gathered pack members, all eyes turning to her and Ryker.

My carefully constructed plan, my painstaking performance of a frantic, grieving mother, began to unravel in that instant.

Killian rushed forward, his expression a mixture of relief and confusion as he dropped to one knee, pulling Ryker into his arms.

“Thank the goddess,” he breathed, his voice thick with emotion. “Ryker, you’re safe.”