Chapter 74

Victoria Carson tapped another control, bringing up financial records. "We've traced unusual fund transfers between shell companies associated with River Valley Alpha Gabriel Thornwood and offshore accounts linked to Marcus." "How recent?" I asked. "The largest transfer was three days ago—just after your confrontation with Marcus at the Lunar Ball." The pieces clicked into place. "He's accelerating his timeline because of me. Because of what he discovered about my heritage." Leo's jaw tightened. "Your Forest connection makes you valuable—and dangerous. If you can indeed command the forest as you did yesterday, you represent a power he didn't account for." "And he's still holding Enzo," I reminded them. "Why keep him alive if he's planning all this?" "Leverage," Leo replied grimly. "Insurance against Howlthorne Pack loyalty. As long as he has your Alpha—" "He thinks the pack won't fully commit to me," I realized. "He's counting on divided loyalties." Carson looked impressed by my quick