Timothy's POV

Two years after the kidnapping, I stood in a conference room in neutral territory with eleven other Alphas and watched them vote to adopt the Frostfang democratic model for their own packs.

It wasn't just a trial; it was a permanent, binding shift toward accountability.

I stayed professional through the vote and the handshakes, giving Elena the quotes she needed for the press. When I finally got to the car, I sat in silence for a full minute. Ethan, who was driving, didn't say a ...