Evelyn’s POV
The entire Council Hall erupted into chaos. Everyone stared at me, shocked by my decision.
“What? Are you insane?” Holly blurted out, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Why would I fight you to the death?”
“Because I’ve challenged you, and you have to accept,” I said coldly, a smirk tugging at my lips. “It’s your duty as a leader.”
That’s how it works in the wolf world. Any wolf can challenge a pack leader—whether it’s a Beta, Luna, or even the Alpha. And the person challenged has no right to refuse. They have to accept. The challenger also gets to set the terms: fight to win or fight to the death.
For Holly and me, it was going to the death. No question about it.
I clenched my fists, my rage burning as I glared at her. This woman had hurt my friends, tortured Sid in the cru
