The grand council chamber was brought alive with restless energy, the tension in the air thick enough to be cut through by a blade. Golden chandeliers hung from the vaulted ceilings in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the polished mahogany table that covered the entire length of the room. The walls, adorned with wonderful tapestries showing the Lycan Kingdom’s history, now seemed to watch over them silently as the kingdom stood on the brink of revelation.
Jess sat beside her king at the head of the table, her posture straight, her gaze studying the entire room. She was no longer the timid omega they once knew that cried over the opinions of others. Now, she wore the crown that gave her strength to be resilient to every test they threw her way. The queen’s aura was undeniable, even t
