/-Draven-/

I called an emergency council with our closest allies.

Kieran arrived from Silvercrest territory. Christoph came from Ironwood Pack. Representatives from the dozen packs that had fought with us at the temple gathered in our Great Hall. Even Ryker, despite his complicated history, stood with us.

"The High Council wants our children," I said without preamble. "They claim it's for observation and training. But we know what this really is—they're afraid of Naya and Kael's power. They ...