POV: Principal Lear

The debate about Ronan continued for hours.

Some pack leaders wanted execution for exile violation. Others recognized that his challenge had legitimate grounds. The impasse seemed impossible to resolve until Alpha Vincent spoke.

"I lost my daughter," he said quietly. "I know whose fault that was. It was mine. For forcing her into a ceremony she didn't want. For valuing pack politics over her happiness. For not listening when she begged me to recognize her mate ...