The room seemed to shrink under the weight of Zev's presence. His claws were sharp and glinting in the light, and I could feel the air grow thick with unease. The murmurs around us stopped, replaced by a tense silence as all eyes were fixed on Zev.
Alpha Damian’s face hardened, his jaw clenched in anger as he stood slowly from his seat. “Zev, stand down,” he commanded, his voice laced with authority, but there was a flicker of fear behind it.
Zev smirked, turning his gaze toward his father. “Why should I?” he asked mockingly, taking a few steps closer to the table. “You locked me away like a dog, but now I’m free. Shouldn’t we celebrate?”
A low growl rose from Alpha Damian, and I instinctively stepped back, watching the tension between them. I didn’t know what to do or say. I had freed
