Damien's POV
The last week had been a total s**t show.
When Elias showed up, puffed up with bravado and armed with a slew of pack allies, it could've gone sideways fast. Thank the Goddess for Connor. The mere sight of him had given Elias pause, delaying what I was sure would be an inevitable war.
And then there was Remi.
That alpha command of hers had worked like a charm. It was rare to see a new wolf wield that kind of power, and watch her reject Elias in front of everyone? Let's just say I wouldn't have traded that moment for anything. It had weakened him, for sure. That smug bastard deserved it.
But the fallout...
Ethel's death had wrecked her. She wasn't eating, barely drinking. She locked herself away in her room and barely spoke to anyone except for Cora and Julia
