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CHAPTER 236
~Zade's POV~
My great-grandmother was known by many names. We knew her as Lady Layla, not Lila Goldthorn.
My head spun with the implications. This wasn't just about our pack or our family—it was bigger than I'd imagined. Zara wasn't just a powerful heir but a descendant of one of the most feared and revered witches in history.
It makes sense why anyone would want her. Even the smallest pack would do well with her on their team.
Suddenly, a noise outside the archive room startled me. My head snapped up, and I strained to listen. Footsteps. Heavy, deliberate.
I swiftly placed the letters back into the box, heightened by my instincts. Perhaps whoever was out there didn't want me to find this.
The door creaked open, and a shadow fell across the room. My heart raced as I crouched low, clutching the box tightly.