Calla’s POV

The journey back to the main cavern felt different than the tense descent hours earlier. Wolves who’d been watching with cold calculation now nodded respectfully as we passed. Some even stepped aside in a way that suggested deference rather than just basic courtesy.

Being recognized as the Chief Legal Counsel to the Tribunal apparently came with instant status upgrades in supernatural society. Who knew?

We were almost to the exit when a voice called out from behind us. “Alpha ...