MARIE

Hours later…

The night had settled deep into itself.

My brother stood at the center of it all, like he always did, his speech had ended, but his presence still filled the hall.

He thanked everyone. Praised those who stood by the pack. Called out names with that calm power in his voice that made people listen without thinking twice.

He didn’t rush anything.

He never did.

He introduced the high alphas, the guests from other packs, those with power and name. One by one. Giving each ...