The First paused. "Civil war is inevitable. The old ways and the new ways cannot coexist forever."
"Maybe not forever," Treasure agreed. "But they can coexist for now. Long enough for cooler heads to find a compromise."
"There is no compromise between purity and corruption," The First said.
"Then there is no compromise between murder and peace," Evie said. "But I am willing to try. Are you?"
The First studied her. The silence stretched long and tense. Finally, she lowered her hand.
"One month," The First said. "I will give you one month to prove that human mates can truly benefit werewolf society. Show me strength, wisdom, leadership. Show me you are more than just a fragile human playing dress up. If you succeed, I will consider your case. If you fail, I will destroy everything you l
