Alpha Ethan Blackwood’s POV
"Enough!!" Ethan snapped, his sharp voice cutting through Brenda’s vindictive sneering.
A heavy, uncomfortable silence descended upon the council chamber. Ethan looked around the room, noting the tight jaws and downcast eyes of his senior elders.
They were standing there, saying absolutely nothing, because deep down, they already felt a profound wave of guilt. They knew Brenda was maliciously twisting words to justify an ugly theft.
Ethan rubbed his temples, a splitting headache forming behind his eyes. He hadn't wanted this to turn into a vulgar public execution. All he wanted was to get over with this quickly, dissolve the bond, and immediately prepare the ceremony to make Maris his official mate and Luna.
As for Lane’s money... Ethan’s stomach twisted. H
