Kavira POV I knew he had no choice. They weren’t going to simply accept him at least, not all of them. He had to prove he was worthy of leading. Just as swiftly as he shifted, Vorian returned to his human form, pulling his shorts back on. Kaelith’s mate was dragged out, screaming and inconsolable, by two women, while a pair of warriors carried Kaelith’s lifeless body toward the morgue. “Any others who wish to challenge me?” Vorian’s voice cut through the air, commanding and unyielding. “If not, then you will show respect to me and to my Luna.” He stood in silence for a moment, waiting for any brave soul to step forward. None did. “Good,” he continued. “This is a time of change. Things will not remain the same. My contact information will be made available to you, but until then, I ask

