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I turned to find Kane with Ruby clinging to his arm.

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My eyes automatically fell to where her hand wrapped possessively around his bicep

I quickly averted my gaze.

Looking back at Alpha Garrett, I managed to say, “Well, your son seems to have found his happiness.”

“No.” Kane’s whisper was barely audible.

Confused by his response, I shrugged it off and changed the subject. “How’s Diana doing?”

“She’s not Luna anymore. Someone else will take that position soon,” Alpha Garrett replied, throwing a sidelong glance at Ruby.

His disapproval of Ruby was obvious, though it wasn’t my place to comment.

“Diana came down with a fever and couldn’t make it tonight,” Alpha Garrett explained. “I hope she feels

better soon.”

“She misses you terribly. Why don’t you visit the Nightfall Pack to see her?” Alpha Garrett suggested.

I shook my head apologetically. “I’m sorry, but I need to return to the Iron Crown Pack after this event.”

Kane’s eyes narrowed. “Why would you-”

Axel’s voice cut through, saving me from answering. He approached us with perfect timing.

“Don’t tell me you got lost again.”

laugh at his expression. He knew exactly what he was doing, coming to my

catching up with Alpha Garrett,” I explained, then made introductions. “This is Axel Crown, Beta of the

I deliberately ignored Kane and

hand to former Alpha Malcolm Hawthorne and

Axel, who gave a modest

too shabby,” I muttered to him.

said smoothly to Alpha Garrett. “But if you’ll excuse us,

Garrett gave me an

gentlemen, may I have

of the Council

my hand and guided me toward the crowd gathering

were safely away, I whispered, “Thanks for the save back

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asked, eyes focused on the stage.

“No.”

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brother had given Axel permission to fight anyone who bothered me. The last thing I wanted was

through countless situations. His protective nature was

for tonight’s gathering,” the Council member began. “First, to strengthen ties between major werewolf packs, and

collective gasp swept through the crowd.

is troubling, working together will help us identify those responsible,” another Council member added.

must unite. The larger packs especially need to join us – these attacks will eventually reach

know

“They could be any rank, even Alphas. But we believe they’re an organized

their gaze sweeping over

pack Alphas or their representatives are here tonight. We expect everyone to be ready for potential conflict at any moment.”

injuries firsthand. The senseless

fight

The announcement had left

the Council wrapped up their discussion, everyone moved to the dining hall for

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