Alpha Jayden’s Pov
As Barry stepped forward to read his speech, I noticed something that instantly put me on edge.
His eyes flickered black and silver for a split second before turning normal again.
No one else seemed to notice.
But I did.
And so did Logan.
Something wasn’t right with Barry.
The air around him felt strange, almost corrupted, like darkness was crawling beneath his skin waiting to break free.
Before I could think too much about it, Alpha Mason’s Beta walked toward the front beside Uncle Jason.
“May I say a few words?” he asked quietly.
Jason nodded respectfully before turning to the crowd.
“Our Beta would like to say a few words.”
The entire riverside fell silent.
The Beta took a deep breath, staring down at Alpha Mason’s burning boat drifting slowly across the
