"Whoever touches Eli deals with the border guard first."
Samuel's threat hung in the air as his lieutenants drew their blades in unison.
The grand hall descended into utter chaos.
Nasha backed away, clutching her chest, her innocent facade finally crumbling. "Eli, you're lying! Alpha Rayne, don't listen to him! He's always favored my sister."
Rayne stared at the silver needle in Eli's hand. "Explain yourself."
Ogg quickly stepped between Rayne and the Healer. "Alpha, the Pack Healer has been corrupted by the Forbidden Archives! Everything tonight—from the temple bell to this accusation—is a setup. Ivy wants to strip you of your Alpha title, Cole and Samuel want to usurp the pack, and Eli is providing the fake evidence."
I looked at the old Elder. He was remarkably good at spinning hi
