The sun was barely rising over Silverware Pack territory. The pack was already bubbling with activities, but inside the small house, the tension and gloom were very thick in the air. Alexander stood in the dim room, his hands running through his hair in frustration. His sisters, Emma and Emily, were glaring at him, the weight of their anger pressing down on him like a physical force.
“I did what I had to do, Emily,” Alexander said, his voice soft but pleading, his eyes searching for understanding.
“You betrayed Cara!” Emily shouted, her voice cracking with fury. She held Emma tightly, who was already crying. “You betrayed our only friend, brother. Our only friend!”
Alexander flinched at her words. He had never seen Emily so upset, and the sight of Emma's tears made him feel like the wor
