Lucian didn't go to Athena's room right away. Instead, he gave Beta Marco strict instructions to assign an omega who would take care of her, ensuring that she ate.
Two elders entered the room as Beta Marco left the Alpha's office: Elder Omar and Rowan, Calixta's father.
"Alpha," Elder Rowan began calmly, but the restrained anger in his eyes betrayed him. "I never imagined you would do this to my daughter. She dedicated much of her time supporting you and fulfilling her role as Luna."
Alpha Lucian's brows drew together as he leaned back into his chair. His elbows rested on the armrests, fingers interlocked, thumbs slowly circling each other. His gaze hardened.
"Is that so?" he said, voice low and controlled. "And tell me, of all the pack members who have been punished over the
