Kira's POV
Elder Bob, Vincent, and Wendy had no choice but to bow deeply before the framed portraits of the fifth branch ancestors, their wolves forced into submission by Elder Quinten's Authority.
Their humiliation was complete and public, exactly what they'd attempted to inflict on me.
Elder Quinten turned to me, his expression softening. "I'll assign guards to protect your parents' remains in the memorial hall during the three-day mourning period. At your parents' funeral, I and the other Vance Pack members will ensure they receive proper warrior honors!"
Chris Vance, who'd remained silent throughout most of this confrontation, finally spoke up. "Grandfather, you're not getting any younger. You don't need to attend the funeral personally. The other pack members and I will handle the
