~Lucian~

I looked at my bloodied hands and couldn't help but sigh. Behind me, I could hear the footsteps of pack members scattering in every direction. The meeting hall had emptied within seconds of my attack, everyone desperate to escape the wrath of their Alpha King.

I caught a glimpse of Maya pulling Alora away, her arm protective around my mate's shoulders. Alora's face was pale, her eyes wide with something I couldn't quite decipher. Fear? Disappointment? The look haunted me with each ...