~Darius’s POV~
By the time I enter the chamber, they are already seated. Their voices are low—the discussion clearly started before my arrival.
It stops the moment I step in. Chairs shift as they all rise.
“Good morning, Alpha.” They chorus.
I acknowledge them with a nod and take my seat at the head of the table.
“Sit.”
The silence stretches for a while, some staring at the table in front of them others adjusting their sleeves.
“You asked for this meeting, so speak.”
They exchange brief glances before one of them begins.
“We’ll be direct, Alpha,” he says. “This decision of yours… it affects more than just you…”
Another Elder exhales sharply, cutting in. “It affects the entire pack,” he adds. “And you know that.”
“I do,” I reply evenly.
“Then you also know what you’ve brought in
