Fadel’s POV

But for the Luna, there was also the right of pardon.

I clenched my jaw.

I did not want Winter to be kind in a way that would get her killed. I wanted her feared. Moonveil was an extremely large pack, surrounded by enemies, and the weak were always bullied. She was not weak, not at all, but her heart was too soft.

“Spread the word that the luna ordered the execution of the traitors,” I said finally. “Announce that there will be no mourning for them.”

Sed inclined his ...