Even secrets cannot sever what destiny has bound.

The council chamber was packed by the time we arrived. Every remaining member. Every pack representative. Students lined the walls, sensing history about to unfold.

Gideon stood at the center, looking confident. Like he'd already won.

I walked in beside Darius, the silver poisoning still making each step an effort. But I kept my spine straight. My head high.

"Miss Bennett." Katheris spoke from her seat. "Alpha Fenrir. Gideon has presented ...