TATIANA POV
The beta stood at the entrance, undeniably serious. I could feel tension coiling through the air as he prepared to deliver some unthinkable news. Seraphina looked at him, and her confusion was apparent; for Harper, however, excitement morphed into a frown of concern.
"What's the story?" Seraphina asked, still weak but steady. "What do you need to tell me?"
The beta inhaled deeply, glancing at the spectators almost as if choosing his words. "Lady Seraphina, there has been a situation in the pack. It is urgent."
"What situation?" Raphael's voice was sharp. "Is it a threat to our family?"
"Yes," the beta answered. “Rumors are going around that may involve us all. It is about Harper."
My heart started racing. I looked at Harper, who seemed to be internally battling confus
