Vanya's POV
Elmer Dalton, who had been quiet until now, saw Aldridge getting angry at Mirabel and immediately stepped up to protect her.
He exuded an aura of hostility.
In the werewolf world, this kind of aura was a warning to rivals, signaling that he was ready to fight to protect the person behind him.
His eyes bulged as he roared, "Dad! Mom's right! Vanya is the daughter of the former Alpha of the Thunder Pack. They've raised her for years, and it's time she did something for the pack! She's enjoyed the family's resources. It's only fair she contributes to the pack's interests. It's her duty!"
His voice was hoarse with anger. He looked at me like I was his sworn enemy.
"Shut up!" Aldridge bellowed at Elmer. His voice thundered through the hall, carrying the weight of an Alpha's au
