~Lucian~

The silence that followed my challenge was deafening. Every eye in the hall was fixed on me, waiting to see if anyone would be foolish enough to step forward. I kept my hand firmly wrapped around Alora's, as I have everyone a stern look.

Mine. She was mine, and I was done pretending for the same of the pack.

"Why?" Elder Rose's voice shattered the silence, trembling with rage and disbelief. "Why would you stop her from leaving? This is the perfect solution! She walks away, the pack ...