The crowd of Pine Paw wolves yell in anger and frustration with the heavy scent of fear emanating in the air. I could see mothers holding their pups close to their bodies while guards create a path for us to walk through, Rex falling back to walk behind us. Abby's face catches my attention as she stares wide-eyed at me, her mate being detained on stage behind his Alpha, but I ignore the two-faced b***h. As far as I am concerned, she lost the right to be my friend months ago, and her tear-stained face brings no sympathy for her from me. Taking a spot slightly to the left of Sam, I stand as straight as I can, putting on a brave front and waiting for the crowd to settle down. The four remaining Council of Elders members join us, standing to Sam's right, a look of disgust on their faces as D
