Victoria stepped out from behind the bushes, her eyes narrowed and her lips curved into a smirk. Everyone immediately fell silent, shocked by her sudden appearance.
“You’re right, how can a weakling like her lead us?” Victoria’s voice cut through the tension. She glanced at Shirley before continuing, “Is the new guest defending our enemy?”
Shirley turned to her, her expression composed despite the sudden interruption. “The enemy?”
The pack members exchanged glances, some stepping back as Victoria moved closer to Shirley.
“You’re new, so you don’t know her… history,” Victoria said, circling Shirley like a predator. “Seems like she already has you wrapped around her finger.”
Shirley crossed her arms defensively. “No one has fooled me. I form my own opinions based on what I see.”
“What you see?” Victoria laughed, shaking her head. “You’ve known her for what, a few hours? Days? We’ve suffered for years because of her family.”
