Kai
I could feel my fingers twitching where they played with the ring on my thumb. The silver band spun slowly, a habit I’d picked up from my brother. Something about the motion kept my mind from cracking.
The weight of the field pressed down on me. Every head was lowered. Even Logan, who had the temper of a cornered wolf and hated silence, stood still. His arms were crossed tightly, but his head was down. Adrian’s chin dipped just slightly. Even Elliot was peeking sideways, keeping one eye low while the other flicked toward me.
But Ryder… he didn’t look away. His stare was sharp, unblinking, like he was waiting to see what I would do. Like he already knew what I had done.
I turned my head back to him. To my father.
Alpha Magnus Blackthorn.
His shadow fell across the grass like it h
