Seraphina's POV

The council members gathered in the chamber. No one called Mira’s name, but it was evident that she was the topic. Kael’s chair as the Alpha was empty. It showed that a fracture was spreading through the pack.

I entered last, composed and deliberate. I nodded, commanding the room. “We can’t ignore what’s been revealed,” I said. “The balance we’ve guarded is shifting.”

Unease rippled through the elders. I continued, steady, unhurried. “A child born in secrecy. ...