Lucien POV

The hall was full of Elders, mafia leaders, witches, warriors, and pack members, who sat crowded together, waiting for me to speak. Ivy stood by my side, and when I looked at her, I felt something settle inside me. I wasn’t doing this only as Alpha. I was doing it as her mate.

I raised my voice so everyone could hear me.

“This letter was written by Maria Rune before she died,” I said. “And tonight, every lie you have heard about her family ends.”

The entire room leaned ...