The tension in the meeting hall was palpable as Liam stood before the council, the weight of their expectations heavy upon his shoulders, but he chose not to address them directly.?

"Our focus must remain on the task at hand," Liam began, his voice steady and authoritative. "The witch poses a significant threat to our pack, and we can not afford to be distracted by anything else."

Connor, who had never quite warmed up to Nicole, raised an eyebrow skeptically. "Alpha, if she truly ...