"I'm suggesting we should review our Alpha Council guidelines to ensure that all our leaders are making decisions based on pack welfare rather than personal relationships," Harold said. "I'd like to propose a formal leadership review in three months. Just to ensure Shadow Ridge is on sound footing."
The room got cold.
"That's not a thing," Marcus said quietly from where he stood near the door. Connor's jaw clenched beside him.
"Actually, it is," one of the older Alphas said. "It's an old protocol. Hasn't been invoked in about fifty years."
"Which is exactly why we should reconsider it," another Alpha added. "If Shadow Ridge is unstable, it affects all our territories."
Christian's hand on my knee tightened into a fist.
The meeting dissolved into a bunch of political pos
