"Alpha Green, I sincerely apologize," Victor said quickly. "This training demonstration was poorly executed. We take full responsibility—"
"The equipment performed as designed," Callum said coolly. "Your daughter simply initiated a drill beyond her skill level."
The blunt assessment made several wolves wince.
Serena's face flushed red beneath her tears.
One of Callum's advisors stepped forward. "Perhaps Ms. Vance could demonstrate the proper execution of that combat sequence? Since she clearly has advanced training."
All eyes turned to me.
Damon's jaw dropped. "Kira doesn't have combat training. She—"
"I'd be interested to see Ms. Vance's capabilities," Callum interrupted, his gray eyes fixed on me with that same unreadable intensity.
It wasn't really a request.
I met his gaze ste
