TATIANA POV
"Everyone, quiet!" Raphael's voice rang in the throne room before it echoed off the stone walls.
The tension spent from the air in the serious house was thick enough to have pack members shifting from one leg to another as they awaited news about Lady Seraphina.
"Thank you very much for coming," he said, standing proudly at the top of the room, his eyes scanning the crowd now full of worried faces.
"I know you are all very concerned about my mother's health. I want to assure all of you that she is now better. She is awake and recovering."
A murmur of relief rippled through the crowd. I was standing near the back, watching while Raphael spoke, looking all the more strong and determined, and yet burdened by the issues of leadership.
"She will be back with us soon," he ad
