Aria’s POV
The council convened at Shadow Moon Pack two weeks after the confrontation in the valley, gathering to decide Selena's fate now that the full truth of Magnus's manipulation had come to light. Ethan had insisted on a formal hearing rather than a quiet dismissal, believing the pack deserved to understand exactly what had happened rather than simply being told the matter was resolved.
I traveled back for it, along with Kael, both of us given careful escort given the tension still lingering between our territories. Damon met us at the pack border himself, his expression unreadable as he led us toward the gathering hall.
"You didn't have to come," he said quietly, as we walked.
"I wanted to," I said. "This affects me as much as anyone. I'd rather see it through than hear about i
