The council chamber felt smaller than usual with Thomas standing in the center, surrounded by alphas who looked ready to tear him apart.

I sat beside Darius, ribs bandaged, watching Thomas fidget with the documents he'd brought. The man who'd betrayed us. Who'd fed information to Gideon for months. Now claiming he wanted to help.

Elder Maren spread the papers across the table. "These are serious accusations. Forged council documents. Secret alliances with rogue packs. Plans to destabilize ...