ELLA
I had never seen my father so angry.
He arrived at the Black Moon compound within hours of my intrusion. His entourage included a dozen of his most trusted warriors and several senior council members.
They swept into the main hall like a storm front, and the tension in the air became so thick that I could barely breathe.
Caden’s father stood at the head of the room with his own advisors flanking him. Caden had been moved from the infirmary to a private chamber, but I refused to leave his side until the last possible moment.
Even now, I could feel him through our bond. He was weak but alive. He was healing slowly.
“Alpha Richard,” Caden's father’s voice dripped with false courtesy. “How kind of you to come so quickly.”
“You summoned me to answer for my daughter's actions,” My
