A different turn

The room remained tense as the ladies gathered around me, seeking more details about the incident. Flora took charge of the conversation, ensuring that the focus remained on finding the truth.

"Nima, you mentioned that you had a confrontation with the Shadow Clan. Can you provide more information about the encounter? How did it all begin?" Flora inquired.

I quickly formed a convincing lie. "I was on my way to this pack, my uncle told me to come. On my way, I stumbled upon a group of Shadow Clan members. They were behaving suspiciously and had a witch with them. The encounter escalated when they attacked me. In self-defense, I used my knife and accidentally wounded the witch. That's when I was cursed."

The ladies exchanged concerned glances. The revelation of a witch's involvement heightened their anxiety. Witches were known for their powerful magic, and the idea of one being allied with the Shadow Clan was alarming.

Juliet, who had been the most skeptical, was now fully engaged in the conversation. "Do you have any idea why the Shadow Clan would target our pack or Desmond in particular?"

"I overheard one of the Shadow Clan members mentioning how desperate their Alpha was to have Desmond," I replied. "It seems like they have a vested interest in him, but I don't know the details."

Flora listened intently, her worry for her cousin evident in her eyes. "Desmond is a strong leader, but he has many enemies. If this is connected to him, we need to be vigilant."

Hazel stepped forward, her calm demeanor a reassuring presence. "We must gather more information about the Shadow Clan's intentions and their connection to Desmond. Nima, you have provided valuable insight, and we'll work together to uncover the truth. But for now, we should keep this information to ourselves until we have a clearer picture."

I happily nodded, it seemed that my revenge plan had taken a different turn. But I am willing to follow it till the end.